Lialis burtonis at Nanima, NSW

Lialis burtonis

1 Burton's Snake-lizard at Nanima, NSW

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Identification history

	Lialis burtonis	6 Jan 2021	WillO
	Lialis burtonis	6 Jan 2021	81mv

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2 comments

WillO wrote:

6 Jan 2021

A really great record. Notice the obvious ear opening - so clearly not a snake. This specialised legless lizard catches small skinks and geckos - hence the snout shaped like a long-nosed set of pliers.

81mv wrote:

6 Jan 2021

Thanks; he gave me a shock when I spotted him next to me while gardening, but quickly saw the head and scales were all wrong for a snake. This is the second one we’ve seen in 8 years on this property .

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