AMBER'S ANIMAL TALES AROUND AUSTIN VOL 5-16-09 - A Wild Spring in Central Texas

I found this rattlesnake at home here in Central Texas when I stepped on it. Fortunately I did not get bit.



8 full rattles, plus one dark rattle up next to the body.



I think this is a Texas Rat Snake

reference http://www.herpindiego.com/TexasRatSnake.html



I think this is a Kingsnake

See http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/photo.php?id=380368



When I saved this lizard from a semi-feral cat the lizard kept jumping on me to get away from the cat. Not sure what kind he is.




Another lizard saved from one of my cats. I think this is a Texas Spiny Lizard - Sceloporus olivaceus

Thanks to Therion for snapping the photo.

Reference:
http://www.pbase.com/tmurray74/image/35835146



Green Anoles (Anolis carolinensis - also called Carolina Anole and Red Throated Anole)

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anolis_carolinensis





Great Blue Heron on the property



Squirrel hanging on for dear life in high winds