Basking near a Pygmy Rattlesnake. Finally found a Cottonmouth here that isn't the super skinny one.
Basking about 15 feet from a Cottonmouth.
Found it hopping across the sand near the entrance to Lake Harney Wilderness. To my knowledge, this is the first record of this species on this property.
Biggest skink I ever seen
~>6.5in long
~>1in width
known year round residents. Usually wait until june to ID by subspecies
Attempting to eat a narrow mouth toad
No idea on ID. Any help is appreciated. Fledgling seems to have an eye ring and speckles on the chest.
25 May 2024