"Jim Thompson" wrote in
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Went out early this morning to wash the back windows before they got
into the sun.

Was greeted by....

http://www.analog-innovations.com/SED/BlackLagoon.jpg

UNDER the PATIO RUG :-(

Anyone know what it is? Poisonous or not?

He sure doesn't like being sprayed with a hose... dug in until he
dried, then scurried for the desert preserve.


Closest I find so far is here.
http://www.reptilesofaz.com/Graphics...s/SAUATE-J.jpg

Home page is here, look at Iguaninae (subfamily)
Common Chuckwalla---Juvenile photo
http://www.reptilesofaz.com/herp-lizards.html
Mike