Legless Lizard??

[whirlwind_sooz]

Hey we went crusin up to Evans Lookout (Blue Mountains) today and we met this little guy. He was so friendly, actually came up to us, had a bit of a sniff of our hands, took a few gentle pats from my partner and posed happily for some pics. We ended up with a crowd of people checking him out, but he seemed perfectly relaxed. Did have to convice a few people that he was most definitely not a brown snake. After a while he crossed the track, came back twice to say goodbye lol and then cruised off into the bush......it was an awesome encounter, altho with some of the spectators attitudes i see now why so many of these innocent little guys are killed over 'false identity'.

 

[whirlwind_sooz]

Oh must apologise for the quality of the pics or lack thereof...i only had my fone on me at the time

 

[LauraM]

Haha thats awesome that it didnt just scatter off do you know what type it is?

 

[whirlwind_sooz]

i know we were stoked it was the highlight of the day and no im not too knowledgable on these guys but if anyone can identify him that would be great.

 

[jase75]

Its a Common Scalyfoot, they are quite common throughout the mountains.

 

[krefft]

That's a fantastic experience. They are such great animals

 

[andyscott]

Awsome find.

 

[ryanharvey1993]

sweet find, as said its a Common scaly-foot (Pygopus lepidopodus)