May 30th, 2009

I know that when I say that you must be thinking “huh?”. In reality, it’s the scientific name for Turks and Caicos Curly-tail Lizards. These fascinating (not so little…around 5 inches long!)  lizards exist under the family Tropiduridae ( non-tropical ground lizards). They can be found in every possible location on the island, from the restaurant, (Calico Jack’s Pavilion) to the roads, to the door of my room.  I absolutely love geckos, lizards, newts and any other things of the lizard pursuasion, but I’m getting a little tired of shooing them away. Just the other night I was walking to my room  and just as  I was turning the door I looked up and saw one staring me in the eyes from about an inch away. I mean, if they want to come in, would it kill them to knock?

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