Snake Lizards (Lialis): Keeping Unique Legless Lizard-Eaters

[findiviglio]

Hi All,

While working at the Bronx Zoo some years ago, I was delighted to receive a surprise shipment of New Guinea Snake Lizards (Lialis jicari). Also known as the Long Headed Scaly-foot or Flap-Footed Lizard, it and the related Burton’s Snake Lizard (Lialis bertoni) have long fascinated herpetologists and hobbyists alike. As you’ll see below, their similarity to snakes goes way beyond a limbless body; indeed, many consider the Snake Lizards to be an example of convergent evolution (unrelated species evolving similar characteristics). Today I’d like to summarize my experiences and some of what is known about these amazing, little-studied creatures. Read article here: Snake Lizards - Legless Lizard-eaters in the Wild and Captivity | That Reptile Blog

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[Froggiefressh]

Thanks for sharing your experince, I enjoyed reading your article very much!

[findiviglio]

Hi,

Sorry for the delay, I missed your comment somehow. Thanks so much for the kind words. I see you have a collection that features many of my favorites; I've written articles on most...please let me know if you'd like links. Enjoy, Best, Frank