A Lesser Earless Lizard (Holbrookia maculata) from the western edge of Arizona. These lizards, as the name suggests, lack external ear openings to help live in the sandy, debris-filled environment. They still have ears, however, just hidden by skin. This one took a break from skittering away from me for a photo.
An Arizona Black Rattlesnake from the western end of their range. Locals in the area often refer to them as “timber rattlers”, though actual Timber Rattlesnakes are a distinct species that is not found in the western states. This one was found on a relatively cold, rainy weekend in August, active on the surface just before the area was saturated.
A Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake found in the lower foothills of the Cerbat Mountains of Mohave County, Arizona.
