[Dallas59]

They are gone in DFW. Back in 60's they were all over the place. The only lizards left around here for the kids to catch are these guys...

[patriot08]

What kind of lizard is that?
I’d be afraid to pick it up.

We have tons of green chameleons around Corpus- and quite a few of those brown chubby little lizards that look similar to that one. I’ve caught a few of the chameleons..little buggers will try to bite you. :)

[EinNYC]

That's a Texas Spiny Lizard, Sceloporus olivaceus. I haven't kept that species, but I've kept a lot of different spiny lizards and other small lizards. They are very interesting pets. My cats think so, too. But as Ben Franklin paraphrased, "Good fences make for good neighbors". In this case, good strong screen tops make for live lizards--if you have cats.

[BlueDragon]

Back in 60's they were all over the place.

I remember that. I didn't see any "tickle bees" last spring either, (otherwise have been far from the area for more than half a century).

Did see a few fire-flies (lightening bugs) though, but not like they can still be found in the Mid-West.