Category: Lizards and Snakes

  • Mystery of the Blue Things

    Aunt Mel finds lots of strange things in her yard – arrow heads, strange looking beetles, shot gun shells and broken pieces of kid’s toys to name just a few. Recently she found lots of these little blue things. Do you know what these are?
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    They were all over the farm. These little blue pieces of something just laying on the ground. Its strange!

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    Aunt Mel found one at the driveway gate, another on the sidewalk in front of the house.More were found inside the garage.
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    Even Frank was caught carrying one around in his mouth! What are these strange bright blue, slightly rubbery things? They’re blunt or torn on one end and taper to a pointing tip. Suddenly something slithered nearby and Aunt Mel caught a glimpse of something as it crawled across a rock. The mystery was solved!
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    A Blue Tailed Skink
    A Blue Tailed Skink

    LIZARD TAILS – GROSS! The Blue Tail Skink is a common Georgia lizard. Their bright blue tails come off when attacked by predators (Frank). One must have a strong stomach and plenty of disinfectant soap when one lives on a farm.