Common Spotted Whiptail (Aspidoscelis gularis)

Common Spotted Whiptail, a reference photo — Photo: cricketsblog · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The Texas spotted whiptail (Aspidoscelis gularis) is a species of long-tailed lizard, in the family Teiidae. The species is endemic to the south central and southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Six subspecies are recognized as being valid.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Common Spotted Whiptail being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Aspidoscelis laredoensis
Aspidoscelis costatus
Aspidoscelis angusticeps

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Teiidae
Genus: Aspidoscelis
Species: Aspidoscelis gularis

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