Sceloporus occidentalis

Sceloporus occidentalis
Western fence lizard

Apparently these have the ability to cure ticks of lyme infections if that tick bites them. It is being studied to determine if that can be of use for humans.

 

Sceloporus occidentalis; Western fence lizard

Sceloporus occidentalis

Sceloporus occidentalis; Western fence lizard

Sceloporus occidentalis

Sceloporus occidentalis; Western fence lizard

Sceloporus occidentalis

Sceloporus occidentalis; Western fence lizard

Sceloporus occidentalis