The Herald SC

Is that a snake or one of NC’s three legless lizards? Here’s how to tell

That long, scaly thing slithering on the ground is probably a snake. But there’s a chance it’s not. The News & Observer spoke with local wildlife experts to learn about these reptiles — where they ...
The State

Is that a SC snake or a lizard without legs? There’s a difference. Here’s how to tell

So you’ve got your hoe ready to whack off the head of a snake you found in your yard — but you should probably think twice. It might not be a snake at all and wildlife biologists will tell you in a ...
Phys.org

One species or two? Understanding the Formosan legless lizard

A research team from the National Taiwan Normal University has clarified the status of a secretive reptile. Led by Si-Min Lin, the team focused on the Formosan legless lizard, scientifically known as ...
The Herald SC

Is that a snake or one of NC’s 3 legless lizards? How to tell them apart

North Carolina is home to three legless lizard species, often mistaken for snakes. Glass lizards differ from snakes with ear openings, eyelids and more rigid bodies. Glass lizards eat insects and ...
KETV Omaha

Wildlife Encounters shows off legless lizard, Argentinian reptile

WE’RE TAKING A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE TODAY. WE’RE JOINED BY JILLIAN LENZ WITHILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS IN NEBRASKA. AND TWO VERY SPECIAL GUESTS. BUT FIRST, WE HAVE ZOOS HERE. MASSIVE LIZARDS. YEAH SO HE IS ...