Rough Green Snake

Opheodrys aestivus hanging out in the Dracaena

The rough green snake is so-called because it has keeled scales. The 'keel' is a small ridge which runs the length of each scale. I accidentally poured fish emulsion on this poor guy, which tipped me off to his presence. He was nearly invisible in the foliage ("that's an odd vine...oh!"). What a gorgeous little snake! (And I really am sorry for pouring stinky fish water on your tail.)

The keel is clearly visible in this photo

It was a rather warm, humid day with a high of 79 F. A good day for basking in the garden.

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Day 6 - Lizard

The drawing of this lizard was interrupted by errands today but luckily I remembered to come back to it. The hubs walked in while I was working on it and said " ugh " (and actually flicked out his tongue much like a lizard)...which I suppose means that it looks real enough ;) ~January 6, 2022~ The Gallery for this Draw Something ( anything! ) Daily Challenge can be seen HERE

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Maceo

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