Dr. Earyn McGee
@afroherper.bsky.social
#FindThatLizard Creator|Future Natural History Show Host|AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador|Forbes #30u30| #BlackBirdersWeek|#HU16|ΔΣΘ|She/Her| http://linktr.ee/EarynMcGee
#FindThatLizard My daily lunch view edition.
FYI #FindThatLizard will be returning in just a few weeks! The end of 2025 was especially hard on me and I really needed this break but I’m so excited to get back to it.
I’ll share more soon.
Stay tuned 🦎💜
FYI #FindThatLizard will be returning in just a few weeks! The end of 2025 was especially hard on me and I really needed this break but I’m so excited to get back to it.
I’ll share more soon.
Stay tuned 🦎💜
January 28, 2026 at 8:54 PM
#FindThatLizard My daily lunch view edition.
FYI #FindThatLizard will be returning in just a few weeks! The end of 2025 was especially hard on me and I really needed this break but I’m so excited to get back to it.
I’ll share more soon.
Stay tuned 🦎💜
FYI #FindThatLizard will be returning in just a few weeks! The end of 2025 was especially hard on me and I really needed this break but I’m so excited to get back to it.
I’ll share more soon.
Stay tuned 🦎💜
Some of my friends introduced me to peanut butter, honey, and banana on toasted bread and let me tell you, I’m obsessed.
November 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Some of my friends introduced me to peanut butter, honey, and banana on toasted bread and let me tell you, I’m obsessed.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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There are so many small natural wonders around us. We should all make time to explore these more in our daily lives. I bet it would bring a lot more joy than you'd think.
Just like if you #FoundThatLizard! Let me know in the comments if you spotted it!
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November 15, 2025 at 11:21 PM
There are so many small natural wonders around us. We should all make time to explore these more in our daily lives. I bet it would bring a lot more joy than you'd think.
Just like if you #FoundThatLizard! Let me know in the comments if you spotted it!
#wildlife #conservation #fun #game #science
Just like if you #FoundThatLizard! Let me know in the comments if you spotted it!
#wildlife #conservation #fun #game #science
This tends to hold for most lizards that are sit-and-wait predators vs active foragers. This helps when herping because even if you scare one of these lizards into a hide, if you walk away and give them 20 or so minutes, they'll come back out and hang in the same spot.
November 15, 2025 at 11:21 PM
This tends to hold for most lizards that are sit-and-wait predators vs active foragers. This helps when herping because even if you scare one of these lizards into a hide, if you walk away and give them 20 or so minutes, they'll come back out and hang in the same spot.
I always knew that I'd work with animals, but I never thought my main study organisms would be lizards. S. jarrovi is the first lizard I ever got to study. I examined their microhabitat choice and the extent of their movement within their territories for my senior thesis in college.
November 15, 2025 at 11:21 PM
I always knew that I'd work with animals, but I never thought my main study organisms would be lizards. S. jarrovi is the first lizard I ever got to study. I examined their microhabitat choice and the extent of their movement within their territories for my senior thesis in college.
Can you #FindThatLizard? You're searching for an adult Yarrow's spiny lizard, Sceloporus jarrovi. Since the scholarship recently opened, I figured that I would highlight one of my favorite species.
November 15, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Can you #FindThatLizard? You're searching for an adult Yarrow's spiny lizard, Sceloporus jarrovi. Since the scholarship recently opened, I figured that I would highlight one of my favorite species.
When you’re bestie is making dinner so you hurry over even in the rain
November 15, 2025 at 3:23 AM
When you’re bestie is making dinner so you hurry over even in the rain
So much has been happening in my life that I haven’t had a chance to make any pottery the last two months. I finally got a chance to make this large bowl and I feel so good afterwards.
November 12, 2025 at 12:02 AM
So much has been happening in my life that I haven’t had a chance to make any pottery the last two months. I finally got a chance to make this large bowl and I feel so good afterwards.
The #FindThatLizard Scholarship is accepting applications until 12/10.
We fund girls, women, and gender non conforming persons pursuing herpetology🦎🐍🐸🐢
I can’t wait to read your application! earynmcgee.com/findthatliza...
We fund girls, women, and gender non conforming persons pursuing herpetology🦎🐍🐸🐢
I can’t wait to read your application! earynmcgee.com/findthatliza...
November 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The #FindThatLizard Scholarship is accepting applications until 12/10.
We fund girls, women, and gender non conforming persons pursuing herpetology🦎🐍🐸🐢
I can’t wait to read your application! earynmcgee.com/findthatliza...
We fund girls, women, and gender non conforming persons pursuing herpetology🦎🐍🐸🐢
I can’t wait to read your application! earynmcgee.com/findthatliza...
Applications close on December 10th, 2025.
Please share widely, and good luck to all applicants!
I hope you #FoundThatLizard and good luck!
Please share widely, and good luck to all applicants!
I hope you #FoundThatLizard and good luck!
November 3, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Applications close on December 10th, 2025.
Please share widely, and good luck to all applicants!
I hope you #FoundThatLizard and good luck!
Please share widely, and good luck to all applicants!
I hope you #FoundThatLizard and good luck!
This scholarship is designed to support girls, women, and gender non-conforming persons pursuing herpetology as a hobby or career. We especially encourage Black and other herpers of color to apply.
November 3, 2025 at 12:46 AM
This scholarship is designed to support girls, women, and gender non-conforming persons pursuing herpetology as a hobby or career. We especially encourage Black and other herpers of color to apply.
I created this scholarship as a way to give back to the herpetological community that has given so much to me, especially my fellow HERpers.
November 3, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I created this scholarship as a way to give back to the herpetological community that has given so much to me, especially my fellow HERpers.
Can you #FindThatLizard and that scholarship?!
I am incredibly excited to announce that the 2nd annual #FindThatLizard Scholarship is now open! You can find the application at earynmcgee.com/findthatliza...
I am incredibly excited to announce that the 2nd annual #FindThatLizard Scholarship is now open! You can find the application at earynmcgee.com/findthatliza...
November 3, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Can you #FindThatLizard and that scholarship?!
I am incredibly excited to announce that the 2nd annual #FindThatLizard Scholarship is now open! You can find the application at earynmcgee.com/findthatliza...
I am incredibly excited to announce that the 2nd annual #FindThatLizard Scholarship is now open! You can find the application at earynmcgee.com/findthatliza...
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October 20, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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The lizards will search for deep rock crevices, rodent burrows, under tree roots, or within piles of logs or debris as these microhabitats stay above freezing.
I hope you #FoundThatLizard! Let me know in the comments.
I hope you #FoundThatLizard! Let me know in the comments.
October 20, 2025 at 1:41 AM
The lizards will search for deep rock crevices, rodent burrows, under tree roots, or within piles of logs or debris as these microhabitats stay above freezing.
I hope you #FoundThatLizard! Let me know in the comments.
I hope you #FoundThatLizard! Let me know in the comments.
When lizard season finally comes to a close, and it gets too cold for lizards to be out, they’ll go to a shared hibernacula (place they’ll brumate) for the winter.
October 20, 2025 at 1:41 AM
When lizard season finally comes to a close, and it gets too cold for lizards to be out, they’ll go to a shared hibernacula (place they’ll brumate) for the winter.
Can you #FindThatLizard
Last weekend, I went to Big Bear with some friends. Although it’s getting to the end of lizard season, I was hoping to get a few #FindThatLizard photos. I knew if nothing else, the western fence lizard Sceloporus occidentalis wouldn’t disappoint me.
Last weekend, I went to Big Bear with some friends. Although it’s getting to the end of lizard season, I was hoping to get a few #FindThatLizard photos. I knew if nothing else, the western fence lizard Sceloporus occidentalis wouldn’t disappoint me.
October 20, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Can you #FindThatLizard
Last weekend, I went to Big Bear with some friends. Although it’s getting to the end of lizard season, I was hoping to get a few #FindThatLizard photos. I knew if nothing else, the western fence lizard Sceloporus occidentalis wouldn’t disappoint me.
Last weekend, I went to Big Bear with some friends. Although it’s getting to the end of lizard season, I was hoping to get a few #FindThatLizard photos. I knew if nothing else, the western fence lizard Sceloporus occidentalis wouldn’t disappoint me.
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October 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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It takes a lot of energy to regrow a tail. So if they lose it when resources are scarce, that could mean game over for this little lizard.
Can you #FindThatLizard?!
Let me know in the comments with #FoundThatLizard!
Can you #FindThatLizard?!
Let me know in the comments with #FoundThatLizard!
October 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
It takes a lot of energy to regrow a tail. So if they lose it when resources are scarce, that could mean game over for this little lizard.
Can you #FindThatLizard?!
Let me know in the comments with #FoundThatLizard!
Can you #FindThatLizard?!
Let me know in the comments with #FoundThatLizard!
As you can see from the photo, this lizard has a thick and fatty tail, which acts as their pantry. Those fatty tails store energy and water for times when the Mojave Desert offers few resources.
October 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
As you can see from the photo, this lizard has a thick and fatty tail, which acts as their pantry. Those fatty tails store energy and water for times when the Mojave Desert offers few resources.
Can you #FindThatLizard
Like many other lizards, the western banded gecko (Coleonyx variegatus) can drop its tail when threatened by a predator. However, losing their tail could mean a life-or-death fight for this nocturnal species.
Like many other lizards, the western banded gecko (Coleonyx variegatus) can drop its tail when threatened by a predator. However, losing their tail could mean a life-or-death fight for this nocturnal species.
October 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Can you #FindThatLizard
Like many other lizards, the western banded gecko (Coleonyx variegatus) can drop its tail when threatened by a predator. However, losing their tail could mean a life-or-death fight for this nocturnal species.
Like many other lizards, the western banded gecko (Coleonyx variegatus) can drop its tail when threatened by a predator. However, losing their tail could mean a life-or-death fight for this nocturnal species.
Herp gods finally blessing me with a southern alligator lizard!
October 3, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Herp gods finally blessing me with a southern alligator lizard!
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September 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
If you enjoyed this challenge please support us! Your support makes it possible for me to get photos, keep up to date on current research, and keeps the scholarship going!
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Meaning these lizards can use chemicals to tell the difference between male and female lizards within their species.
I hope you #FoundThatLizard! Let me know in the comments and don’t forget you can also submit challenge photos on my website!
I hope you #FoundThatLizard! Let me know in the comments and don’t forget you can also submit challenge photos on my website!
September 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Meaning these lizards can use chemicals to tell the difference between male and female lizards within their species.
I hope you #FoundThatLizard! Let me know in the comments and don’t forget you can also submit challenge photos on my website!
I hope you #FoundThatLizard! Let me know in the comments and don’t forget you can also submit challenge photos on my website!