Texas spotted whiptail

Texas spotted whiptails average seven to nine and one-half inches but some males may reach 12 inches. Their tail measures about twice the length of the head and body. Females are slightly smaller than males. They have seven or eight pale green, white or yellow vertebral stripes (the dorsal strip may or may not be split). Overall coloration varies from warm to dark brown. Yellowish or white spots adorn their sides and the tail is pinkish or orange-brown. Males have a reddish throat with some black or dark blue on their chest. Their belly is uniformly dark blue. The female’s throat is pale pink and belly white. This species is not as wary as other whiptails.