Species Reptiles & AmphibiansSlender Glass Lizard

Slender Glass Lizard

Ophisaurus attenuatus

UncommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Slender Glass Lizard (Ophisaurus attenuatus)

The Slender Glass Lizard is a legless lizard often confused with a snake. It can be distinguished by its movable eyelids, external ear openings, and the way its tail breaks off when grabbed — shattering like glass.

Habitat
Dry prairies, grasslands, and open pine forests
Diet
Insects, spiders, and small reptiles
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Slender Glass Lizard

The best time to see a Slender Glass Lizard is March–May, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,263 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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