Lizards in Indiana

Only six lizards are living in Indiana. The reasons behind this are yet to be determined, despite the state’s humid climate, which should be ideal for reptiles.

Lizards of Indiana

Glass Lizards

Slender Glass Lizard

Skinks

Broad-headed Skink
Common Five-lined Skink
Little Brown Skink

Spiny Lizards

Eastern Fence Lizard

Whiptail Lizards

Six-lined Racerunner

Most Common Lizard: Common five-lined skink

FAQs

1. Are there poisonous lizards in Indiana?

There are no poisonous lizards in Indiana. Some people believe the broad-headed skink to be poisonous due to their bright coloration, whereas in reality, it is not.

References
- 1. https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/nongame-and-endangered-wildlife/amphibians-and-reptiles/reptiles-of-indiana-list/

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