Well-camoflaged, somewhat curious, sun-bathing skink

For all you reptile lovers, the best way to attract reptiles is by creating a wall of rocks (actually any pile of rocks will do) as have my neighbors. Plenty of unreachable corridors for slipping away from curious bystanders and hungry predators, and flat well-exposed surfaces serve as the perfect loungechair for their daily sunbath. This skink didn't seem to mind posing for photos, as I was quite close.



If only the resident chameleon were a little less shy. He lives in this pile of rocks as well, but after nearly colliding with him last week on the road (he was trying to cross over to the field while I was on my way home), he has been far too elusive for a photo op.