Texas Spiny Lizard

Adult spiny lizards grow between 7.5 and 11 inches in length. They are generally gray in color with black, white, or reddish-brown blotching down the back. Patterns vary greatly by locality, but the colors and pattern typically serve to be adequate camouflage against the bark of trees in its chosen habitat. The underside is usually uniformly light gray in color, but males typically have blue patches on either side of their belly. Their scales have a distinctly spiny texture to them. They have long toes, and sharp claws suited to climbing.