All photographs of blue tongue lizards on this page were taken around Eneabba. First two show the ability of these creatures to camouflage. Quite often you simply don't see anything until it gets scared and tries to crawl away. The last two photos show the one that lives in our backyard. "Blue Tongue" is the local name, these creatures have about a dozen of different common names across the country (like Bobtail, Sleepy Lizard, etc.). The proper name is "Shingleback" and additional information can be found on Mick Clemson's Lizards of Australia Internet site.
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Blue Tongue lizard
Blue Tongue lizard
Blue Tongue lizard
Blue Tongue lizard
Blue Tongue lizard
Blue Tongue lizard
Not very much recommended - it might bite your finger...  Though this one doesn't
Stealing from the cat
Stealing from the cat
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