by JeeTeeBee
Jul 1, 2006 4:51 PM · 1187 views · 36.4 k · 1200 x 1000
Keywords: what is this ?
I found this creature while running in Southern California. The area was somewhat creek like but had a lot of desert type surroundings. I was hoping someone could help me figure out what kind of amphibian this is and what it may eat
I did some hardcore research and found it is a Western Skink (Eumeces skiltonianus) The blue tail causes predators to go for the tail wich is highly disposable unlike the head and body which are extremely valuable