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Bandelier National Monument
Reptiles

reptiles includes:

Lizards
Snakes
 
 
Whiptailed Lizard
NPS Photo by Sally King
Reptiles found at the park include lizards, snakes, and skinks.
Reptiles may not be cute and cuddly like mammals or sing pretty songs like birds but they play their role in Bandelier's ecosystem. Bandelier's reptiles come in a number of shapes and sizes. What they all have in common - their inability to regulate their body temperature- they're cold-blooded. 
 
Short-Horned Lizard
At least nine species of lizards make Bandelier
their home. Identify them here.
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western diamondback rattlesnake
Several species of snakes live within the park
boundaries. Identify them here.
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Western Pygmy Blue butterfly  

Did You Know?
Western Pygmy Blue butterflies are the smallest butterflies in North America. They have wingspans of just .5 to .6 inches.

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Last Updated: November 06, 2007 at 12:17 EST