The Northern Alligator Lizard is a long-bodied, short-limbed lizard of the Pacific Northwest. It moves with a snake-like motion and is cold-tolerant, active in cool, cloudy weather. It bites hard when handled.
Best time to see a Northern Alligator Lizard
The best time to see a Northern Alligator Lizard is March–July, when about 68% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 10,099 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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