The Northern Legless Lizard resembles a snake with its elongated, smooth body and lack of limbs. It is notable for its shiny, scale-covered skin that helps it burrow in sandy soils.
Habitat
Inhabits sandy or loose soils in coastal and desert regions.
Diet
Feeds on small invertebrates, primarily ants and termites.
How common
Uncommon
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