Have I ever shown you the Cuban Anole lizard?
Another import from the island – probably a stowaway on cargo ships, back in the day – these guys can get to be about 18-24 inches long. More of an iguana, really.
For all of their size, though, they are incredibly shy. This “baby” anole (pronounced “uh-no-lee”) was sunning on my fence one morning. When he spotted me with my camera, he slowly slid down behind that pole. When I backed off, he slid back on top of the pole. We did that dance about half a dozen times, until he got tired of the game and casually sauntered off to the shrubbery.
“Don’t look at me! Mom! She won’t stop looking at me!”
Cute! Better not show this to my daughter…she's gonna ask me for one. First of my children (I have 3) that keeps asking me for a pet.
Interesting post and great shots of the adorable lizard.
I'm chuckling here, imagining you playing peek-a-boo with that lizard. Cute little guy.
Your perseverance was rewarded with a great shot! So funny to see him sliding around the pole – very cute.
He certainly is in camo mode in that first shot sunning himself in the sun! Great shot!
Cute lizard and great shots of him!
You really do have an eclectic blog! Very interesting. With lizards that size lurking around, I bet you don't have much of a problem with mosquitoes or flies. Now if we could just import an anteater that favors those spicy fire ants. Thanks for the visit to my site and thoughtful comment.
Oh now I want one..but I would make it nervous by wanting to look at it. Maybe looking means that you want to eat it….Great post with one of your favorite words..Humor…Michelle