A gravid collared lizard found
by ChrisNM, ian, and myself near Carlsbad, NM.
A nice male collared lizard found by ChrisNM, ian, and myself between Artesia and Carlsbad.
A nice male collared lizard found by ChrisNM, ian, and myself between Artesia and Carlsbad.
This is a western river cooter which, in New Mexico, is only found in Eddy county.
This is the infamous red eared slider, which is found along the above river cooter. Western painted turtles, spiny softshell turtles, Rio Grande leopard frogs, and arid land ribbon snakes have all been found at this small pond. I believe blotched water snakes would also be found here along with snapping turtles and mud turtles.
A comparison shot between the above two turtles.
This is the only round-tailed horned lizard I found in Eddy county. They blend in with their background very well!
I found a few of these guys (Texas banded gecko) around the Sitting Bull Falls area in washes under rocks.
Texas horned lizards are protected in the state of New Mexico, but they seemed very common in 2002 for me.
I found a total of 4 box turtles in my back and front yard. I've found a few out in the field while herping as well.
