Here are a few of our local lizard friends!

Southern and Northern Alligator Lizards These are two different species in the same genus, they are close relative, and though sympatric (overlapping ranges) do not hybridize. Northern Alligator Lizards bear live young.	Northern Alligator Lizard (Algaria coeruleus)
Southern Alligator Lizards lay and bury leathery eggs that hatch after weeks of time. Isn't that strange?	Southern Alligator Lizard (Algaria multicarinata)
Western Fence Lizards, also known as "blue-bellies", are in a large genus with many species in hot areas of the American West. This however is the only species that is common and widespread on the Pacific slope of the coast ranges and along the coast of California. Fence lizards, common hosts to ticks, have an element of blood protien that kills lime disease bacteria. They indirectly reduce the likelihood that bush-wacking humans will be infected. Go fence lizards!	Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)
Western Skink This youngster's brilliant blue tail may sometimes distract a predator and save the lizards life.	Western Skink (Eumeces skiltonianus)
Gilbert's Skink This fine mature individual was photographed in Corrall Hollow, eastern Alameda County.... typical of their xeric habitat preference.	Gilberts Skink (Eumeces gilberti)