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Eastern glass lizard
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Glass snake (Ophisaurus ventralis). Illustration showing ten types of lizards and related reptiles, each labeled with their common and scientific names, including Jackson's chameleon, plumed basilisk, flying lizard, red worm lizard, common wall lizard, eastern glass lizard, Texas horned lizard, tokay gecko, gila monster, and Algerian cylindrical skink.
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Eastern glass lizard

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Also known as: Ophisaurus ventralis
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  • Glass snake (Ophisaurus ventralis).
    glass lizard

    The Eastern glass lizard, Ophisaurus ventralis, occurs in southeastern North America and grows to about 105 cm (41 inches). Together, the lizard’s head and body account for only 30 to 35 percent of its total length. It has no legs but is easily distinguished from a…

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    The Eastern glass lizard, Ophisaurus ventralis, occurs in southeastern North America and grows to about 105 cm (41 inches). Together, the lizard’s head and body account for only 30 to 35 percent of its total length. It has no legs but is easily distinguished from a…

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