Scary sight in my garden today

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  1. Tina

    Tina Young Pine

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    Looks dangerous!! Should I do something about it?

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  3. marlingardener

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    Oh, no, not dangerous at all, and just leave it alone. It looks like a skink--a type of harmless lizard that does a fine job of eating insects. We have them here, and I'm always glad to see them lurking near flower pots, under big leaves, or scurrying across a path.
    Your garden is beginning to attract wildlife, so enjoy your new neighbors!
     
  4. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Oh I could do with one of them over here. The bug population are the only things that are in danger from your garden visitor. Let's hope more move in.
     
  5. Jewell

    Jewell Incorrigible Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Lucky you, ;) you have a great garden to have our little native lizards. Enjoy watching the wildlife :-D
     



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  6. cherylad

    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    They can look a bit scarey upon first sight... but having bug/insect eaters is a good thing
     
  7. donna in nc

    donna in nc In Flower

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    I have tons of those things and they jump out and scare the heck out of me glad to know they are bug killers I will leave them alone but god help them if they get on me lol
     
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    I have them also, but most of mine have no tail thanks to Angel.
     
  9. Mrs. Galeassi

    Mrs. Galeassi In Flower

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    Oh he looks scary but he's more afraid of you then you are of him. :) Added bonus he works for food so good deal... haha.
     

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