What a Scene
Utah features some spectacular landscapes. ![]()
Have Coffee, Will Travel
| What's the point of morning herping if you don't have a cup O' Starbucks in your hand?
Hiding Out
| Western Whiptails head for brush when they sense danger. Their pattern makes them hard to see in the bushes.
Streamside Saurian
| Sagebrush Lizards were common along the banks of Taylor Creek. Click here to see another pic ![]()
Orange You Glad?
| Female Sagebrush Lizards turn orange when carrying eggs.
Taylor Creek
| This is an excellent location to do some herping. ![]()
Baaaaa! | Canyon Treefrogs sound like sheep. We heard several of them calling. Click here to see another pic
Racing Stripes
| Plateau Striped Whiptails are seriously fast.
Wonderwall
| Part of a rock wall that surrounded a pool of water.
Trailside Snake
| Dozens of people walked right by this Great Basin Gopher Snake and didn't notice it. Click here to see another pic
Picture Perfect
| Most of the lizards on the trails were tolerent of being photographed...
I'm Outta Here!
| ...although not every scaly being wants to be on a webpage.
Yell for a Yellow-back
| The ever-elusive Yellow-backed Spiny Lizard.
Raised Rock Reptile
| Plateau Lizards were found in large numbers. Click here to see another pic |