Green Anole: Anolis carolinensis
Location: Caw Caw Interpretive Center (Charleston, SC)
The organism is an adult male approximately 6 inches
long. He was found in the dry scattered
leaves hiding under a log. He was about 50 yards away from the nearest water
source (a channel in a swamp). I noticed when I turned over the log that was
accompanied by another member of the same species. He was difficult to catch
because he repeatedly scurried away from my reach. I finally was able to sneak up and catch
him. Shortly after catching, he turned
into his bright green color (seen in the picture). It was interesting to feel
his digits stick to my skin as I was holding him. I often see these little guys running around
the local area and it was awesome to finally see one up close!
1 comment:
How could you tell this individual was a male?
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