I didn't name the critter; all I did was pick it up to show someone.

There are a pair of these living in the 'wild' parts of my small garden; I can hear them moving but rarely catch a glimpse.
People with clean yards probably don't leave a place for critters like this one.

greene said:
People with clean yards probably don't leave a place for critters like this one.

Just one more reason for leaving the yard a little (ahem) untidy!

I think I've shared enough mishaps for now. Let's see how @ShadyGreenThumb is healing.

Sandy - I thought it was a piece of garden art, not a real creature!

pirl said:Sandy - I thought it was a piece of garden art, not a real creature!

I feel a little better now, Arlene -- knowing that I wasn't the only one...

The glass lizards are really quite pretty. In my garden they take on almost a turquoise coloration on their underside. Have not fear though, I have plenty of fear and will not pick one up - especially now that I know they can be like bulldogs.

, now you know my yard is messy also. The decaying detritus that is so good for the plants is perfect habitat for all sorts of critters.