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31 sie 2017 · From the East Side to the West Side, the city center to Northside, the tiny tykes have even found their way to Kentucky towns just across the mighty Ohio.
There are 5 lizard species you will come across when living or visiting Ohio. Whether you recently found a lizard in your backyard or you’re out with the family and one of your children spotted a lizard and you want to identify it, then you have come to the right place.
Know about the different types of lizards found in Ohio. Get details about the lizards of Ohio, and how they are classified.
“What kinds of lizards can you find in Ohio?” I was amazed by the number of lizards in the United States – well over 150 species! Some species live only in a small area, and some are widespread over hundreds of miles. Today, you’ll learn about 6 different kinds of lizards in Ohio.
The European common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis) was introduced in Cincinnati, Ohio (USA) circa 1950; a population now exists in southeastern urban Cincinnati covering an area of more than 6 km² with an expanding tendency.
Common wall lizards are solitary diurnal reptiles that spend their days foraging, basking in the sun, or scurrying between rocks, rubble, debris, and buildings. They are adept climbers and diggers; if Common wall lizards can't find a natural shelter they will readily create their own burrow.
