A gardener sparked jealousy and garnered kudos after capturing a well-camouflaged visitor hiding in their yard.
The Redditor shared a photo of a lizard hanging out on some rocks to the r/AustinGardening subreddit.
A user quickly identified the guest: “Texas spiny lizard! I’m jelly.”
Beyond the fun of unexpectedly spotting a cool reptile in the wild, the Texas spiny lizard is a valuable part of the ecosystem. KCEN noted that it can help reduce the insect population by consuming bedbugs, mosquitoes, and more…