LIZARDS SPINY TAILED LIZARD PEST CONTROL FORT MYERS NAPLES BONITA SPRINGS FLORIDA

SPINY TAILED LIZARD

            The Indian Spiny Tailed Lizard is pretty easy to tell apart from other lizards since they have large, distinctive spines surrounding their tail. Spiny-tailed lizards are commonly called dabb lizards or mastiqures in certain parts of the world. They are found in the arid zones of Africa and Asia. If you combine this spiny tail with their flat snout and rounded head, they are pretty easy to distinguish. Spiny-tailed lizards are flattened with short strong legs and a characteristic tail with large spine-like scales.  The Egyptian spiny-tail is the largest species, growing over two feet in length and weighing several pounds.  The majority of spiny-tailed lizards grow to about one foot in length.  Typically, the Indian Spiny Tailed Lizard is a yellowish-brown or olive color, however, during the colder seasons they will become much darker. This particular lizard generally lives in colonies, so where you find one…you will probably find more.  Since their habitat consists mainly of sand, the Indian Spiny Tailed Lizard has become quite adept at digging. They will typically dig burrows for themselves (they don’t share their desert burrow home with other members of the colony) and will spend a lot of time in or around this sanctuary. They tend to establish themselves in hilly, rocky areas with good shelter and accessible vegetation. They can often be seen sunning themselves just outside of their burrow. Spiny-tailed lizards are omnivorous, meaning they will eat both plant and animal matter. The young are more insectivorous while adults prefer plant material. Spiny-tailed lizards occasionally eat insects, especially when young.  Their spiked tail is muscular and heavy, and can be swung at an attacker with great velocity, usually accompanied by hissing and an open-mouthed display of small teeth.  They are not aggressive lizards and are easy to handle.  They rarely bite and can even be hand fed.  When frightened they puff up their body and wave their spiny tail around.

            If you live in Naples, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, or anywhere in beautiful Southwest Florida and are having a problem with lizards or any other problem pest call, 239-455-4300 Collier Pest Control today for a free estimate and a complete explanation to any of our services, or look us up on our web site at collierpestcontrol.com.  Do not let unwanted guests spoil your beautiful Southwest Florida lifestyle.  Remember, Florida does not have to be shared with insects!

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