INATURALIST Observations 322083516
Los Angeles, California: 34.410009, -118.091878: : 10/16/2025: Bee Rawles: 16 Oct 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28818.00000.

INATURALIST Observations 39759349
GBIFID: 2596057028;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28818.00000.

INATURALIST Observations 108998523
GBIFID: 3747302768; Occurrence Remarks: I was walking along the trail and noticed some snake like tracks on the trail (last photo), and then I looked to the side of the trail and found this little guy with his head in the sand (first photo is as found). Was warmed up and clearly out foraging.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28818.00000.

GBIFID: 3759146167; Occurrence Remarks: About 9-10ΓÇ¥ long;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28818.00000.

Santa Barbara, California: 34.554651, -119.672528: : 3/20/2017: NHMLA Community Science Program: 20 Mar 2017 :
GBIFID: 1455572118; Occurrence Remarks: I found this tiny silvery snake in my loose organic garden soil here in Santa Barbara this afternoon. It quickly burrowed down into the soil after I took these pictures and I couldnt find it again. I googled tiny silver snake and found some pictures of the Brahminy snake that look somewhat similar. Is this a Brahminy? Observation and photos by Shelly Fraval, sent to nature@nhm.org.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28818.00000.

GBIFID: 2574309867;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28790.00000.

GBIFID: 4516910935; Occurrence Remarks: One of several raked up accidentally in yard;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28790.00000.

GBIFID: 4535945303; Occurrence Remarks: One of many seen during garden work, several at a time raked up;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28790.00000.

GBIFID: 4535898393; Occurrence Remarks: One of many seen during garden work, several at a time raked up;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28790.00000.

GBIFID: 4945761427;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28790.00000.

GBIFID: 4535669343; Occurrence Remarks: One of many seen during garden work, several at a time raked up;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28790.00000.

GBIFID: 5154178758; Occurrence Remarks: Last photo in situ;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28790.00000.

Santa Barbara, California: 34.833832, -120.474264: : 2/20/2026: David Kisner: 20 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28762.00000.

GBIFID: 2397473729; Occurrence Remarks: California legless lizard. What species? In a Joshua tree forest.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28762.00000.

Santa Barbara, California: 34.873593, -120.467126: : 9/17/2025: David Kisner: 17 Sep 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28762.00000.

GBIFID: 4121389129; Occurrence Remarks: Dead with head in burrow, looks like a cat played with it. No ruler on hand, giant husband hands for relative scale;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28762.00000.

Santa Barbara, California: 34.977445, -120.549057: : 2/20/2026: David Kisner: 20 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28762.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: found while doing yard work; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28734.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: found while gardening; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28734.00000.

Occurrence Remarks:; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28706.00000.

San Luis Obispo, California: 35.34927, -120.880238: : 4/11/2026: keeganfish: 11 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28706.00000.

Unknown, California: 35.08729, -120.691626: : 3/23/2026: Sarah Gravem: 23 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28734.00000.

San Luis Obispo, California: 35.364411, -120.925615: : 4/4/2026: zoehendricks: 4 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28706.00000.

Monterey, California: 36.556636, -121.792673: : 4/12/2026: Jeremiah Degenhardt: 12 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28534.00000.

Monterey, California: 36.144418, -121.273397: : 4/16/2026: orienteering: 16 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

GBIFID: 4111861054; Occurrence Remarks: This individual was held using a park-issued researchers permit and was released immediately after being photographed.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28534.00000.

San Benito, California: 36.518137, -121.004447: : 4/5/2026: diplacuspictus: 5 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28534.00000.

San Luis Obispo, California: 35.208065, -120.896864: : 4/11/2026: Corey Stafford: 11 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28706.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: 3rd one found while doing yard work; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28734.00000.

San Luis Obispo, California: 35.337054, -120.840325: : 4/11/2026: rowancalpoly: 11 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28706.00000.

San Luis Obispo, California: 35.231182, -120.898286: : 4/11/2026: Kyleigh Kane: 11 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28706.00000.

Monterey, California: 36.472232, -121.769671: : 4/12/2026: Oonagh Degenhardt: 12 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28534.00000.

San Luis Obispo, California: 35.138311, -120.661937: : 6/25/2026: bobdahm: 25 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28734.00000.

San Luis Obispo, California: 35.594281, -120.524524: : 11/6/2021: isabelleduvivier: 6 Nov 2021 :

GBIFID: 1836597411; Occurrence Remarks: Two individuals together under cover board;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28734.00000.

GBIFID: 3873404244; Occurrence Remarks: Found dead but still flexible on the sidewalk by the house. Odd location. Made me wonder if perhaps a bird accidentally dropped itΓÇª;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28534.00000.

GBIFID: 1088964990; Occurrence Remarks: In coastal dune scrub with sandy soils at north edge of Guadalupe Dunes between Santa Maria River and Oso Flaco Creek. Day had been sunny and ca.75 deg F. Found at dusk, ca. 65 d. F;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28734.00000.

GBIFID: 4075838997; Occurrence Remarks: Moved a block of wood (segment of a stump cut years ago) while mowing the lawn and found this amazing animal in the soil under where the wood had been.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28534.00000.

GBIFID: 4171322500; Occurrence Remarks: On dirt road after sunset. About 50 degrees and dropping.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28734.00000.

GBIFID: 5134283101; Occurrence Remarks: Found under a piece of concrete just off the road (photo 5). It rained just a few days prior.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28706.00000.

GBIFID: 5134904103; Occurrence Remarks: This observation is for the legless lizard. Regurgitated by a Ringneck Snake, which had likely eaten it in the last day or so. Specimen salvaged under permit. What was left of the legless lizard weighed 2.37g, just over a third of the Ringnecks body weight, which was 6.29g.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28734.00000.

GBIFID: 5167623833; Occurrence Remarks: Caught by max_benningfield and reptipods a short distance away and shared with others at the campground before being released. As bioblitz participants, both young men had catch-and-release permits;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28534.00000.

GBIFID: 1265545639; Occurrence Remarks: A fantastic target for @twane today. Saw 3 today. Never saw it before.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28620.00000.

GBIFID: 1265546507; Occurrence Remarks: Been wanting to see one of these Northern Legless Lizards years and finally hit paydirt today!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28620.00000.

GBIFID: 5216141204; Occurrence Remarks: Silver on top and yellow underbelly. Could be a San Diego legless lizard?;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

San Luis Obispo, California: 35.184956, -120.60887: : 5/15/2016: NHMLA Community Science Program: 15 May 2016 :
GBIFID: 1269563245; Occurrence Remarks: Observation and photos by Lucy Legreid, sent to rascals@nhm.org.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28734.00000.

San Luis Obispo, California: 35.194367, -120.604883: : 11/5/2019: NHMLA Community Science Program: 5 Nov 2019 :
GBIFID: 2529270347; Occurrence Remarks: Observation and photo by Debi Penn, sent via email.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28734.00000.

GBIFID: 2573946874; Occurrence Remarks: Moved a little duff from under an amazing old oak tree and bango, this little beaut shows up.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

GBIFID: 2574222705; Occurrence Remarks: So this one, is unknown to me, I was under the impression they are not that far east. I am not sure which one it is exactly. Unfortunately this was not found alive, and someone else had showed me this thinking it was a dead baby red racer..... but as you can see it is not!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28734.00000.

GBIFID: 1457643924; Occurrence Remarks: Single individual found under wood next to pool at chimineas ranch ecological reserve;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28734.00000.

GBIFID: 1457643932; Occurrence Remarks: Legless lizard was found under a piece of wood by a shed. It was light green/grey in color and was in constant motion while being handled.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28734.00000.

San Benito, California: 36.438679, -121.030773: : 2/11/2021: Pinnacles National Park: 11 Feb 2021 :
GBIFID: 3058857834; Occurrence Remarks: Dug up while cleaning leaves and mud from creek crossing on pig fence. Photo credit: Paul G. Johnson.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28534.00000.

GBIFID: 3079622106; Occurrence Remarks: Tons of these in this area!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28734.00000.

GBIFID: 3314265194; Occurrence Remarks: 6x;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28706.00000.

GBIFID: 3330744811; Occurrence Remarks: In dune sand at edge of Willow canopy;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28734.00000.

San Luis Obispo, California: 35.218593, -120.808636: : 9/2/2020: Eric Brunschwiler: 2 Sep 2020 :

GBIFID: 3499740467; Occurrence Remarks: ≡ƒÖÅ;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 3499692353; Occurrence Remarks: ≡ƒÖÅ;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Occurrence Remarks:; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Monterey, California: 36.647606, -121.85519: : 12/13/2024: california_every_reptile: 13 Dec 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Monterey, California: 36.571946, -121.760176: : 4/12/2026: Jeremiah Degenhardt: 12 Apr 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28534.00000.

Monterey, California: 36.670957, -121.634939: : 2/8/2026: Maria Lad: 8 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Found cut / dead in park; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Monterey, California: 36.68656, -121.708861: : 2/26/2026: Kael Alexander: 26 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Monterey, California: 36.684733, -121.707964: : 3/5/2026: James Maughn: 5 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Monterey, California: 36.730215, -121.824946: : 1/12/2026: herbiebond: 12 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Monterey, California: 36.731737, -121.654129: : 2/4/2026: Gabriel Wyatt: 4 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Monterey, California: 36.714522, -121.839825: : 1/19/2026: Parsa Fard: 19 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Monterey, California: 36.676936, -121.828069: : 1/19/2026: Parsa Fard: 19 Jan 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Monterey, California: 36.747455, -121.761222: : 2/6/2026: avery elizabeth: 6 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Monterey, California: 36.712444, -121.750044: : 3/8/2026: Parsa Fard: 8 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Monterey, California: 36.772757, -121.753849: : 2/6/2026: loatsofari: 6 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

San Benito, California: 36.592082, -121.123418: : 3/30/2026: cwearth: 30 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28534.00000.

Monterey, California: 36.646161, -121.788888: : 2/8/2026: Parsa Fard: 8 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Monterey, California: 36.641224, -121.716542: : 2/8/2026: Parsa Fard: 8 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Monterey, California: 36.722937, -121.645156: : 2/8/2026: Parsa Fard: 8 Feb 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Santa Cruz, California: 36.919813, -121.831168: : 3/28/2026: Brooke Andrews: 28 Mar 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: I know this is a legless lizard because I work with them. They have yellow under bellies and like being in the soil which is where I found this little guy. They also have these cute triangle faces!; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Not alive :(((. Had two puncture wounds on side; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Monterey, California: 36.729622, -121.8138: : 1/31/2025: nick_vine: 31 Jan 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Monterey, California: 36.773786, -121.744424: : 6/20/2026: James Maughn: 20 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Clear head injury, mostly but not fully healed.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Monterey, California: 36.728187, -121.715277: : 7/13/2026: sarahbart: 13 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 3499708696; Occurrence Remarks: ≡ƒÖÅ;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 4111924199; Occurrence Remarks: found and handled by X on Bioblitz research permit;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28534.00000.

GBIFID: 4130296795; Occurrence Remarks: Under a potted plant;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 1099967777; Occurrence Remarks: Found at night above ground in a gravel parking area surrounded by gardens and expansive oak woodlands.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

San Benito, California: 36.572808, -121.115298: : 6/15/2023: Pinnacles National Park: 15 Jun 2023 :
GBIFID: 4153734970; Occurrence Remarks: Photo credit: NPS/Paul G. Johnson. Unearthed during a construction project.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28534.00000.

GBIFID: 4596940609; Occurrence Remarks: Found by Lawrence, Amy, Rose.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28534.00000.

GBIFID: 4607424402; Occurrence Remarks: Legless lizard that looks like a snake with yellow dorsal side and brown ventral side. Location obscured to protect this endemic vulnerable species. Northern Legless Lizard (Anniella pulchra) Endemic to California. Conservation Status: Vulnerable (S3) in California, US (NatureServe) A.k.a. Northern California Legless Lizard. It is a reptile in the Glass and Alligator Lizards (Anguidae) family. Etymology: Named after Latin ΓÇ£pulcherΓÇ¥ = beautiful, handsome, fine, fair. Limbless. Much of this lizards habitat has been lost due to agriculture, housing development, sandmining, and other human land development, recreation, especially off-road vehicles in coastal dune areas, and by the introduction of exotic plants such as ice plant. Habitat: Occurs in moist warm loose soil with plant cover. Moisture is essential. Occurs in sparsely vegetated areas of beach dunes, chaparral, pine-oak woodlands, desert scrub, sandy washes, and stream terraces with sycamores, cottonwoods, or oaks. Leaf litter under trees and bushes in sunny areas and dunes stabilized with bush lupine and mock heather often indicate suitable habitat. Often can be found under surface objects such as rocks, boards, driftwood, and logs. Amphibians and Reptiles of California (with rangemaps): https://californiaherps.com/lizards/pages/a.pulchra.html Reptile Database (worldwide) Other references for snakes and amphibians: California Snakes Range Maps: https://californiaherps.com/snakes/snakesmaps.html Amphibians Amphibiaweb: https://amphibiaweb.org/site.html;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 2236279228; Occurrence Remarks: Dead, in middle of path. Being consumed by ants. Maybe struck by a bird.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 4908137586; Occurrence Remarks: Found dead;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 5063869701; Occurrence Remarks: :(;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 2269258871; Occurrence Remarks: Black color morph;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 2465217159; Occurrence Remarks: NAHERP ID 71864;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

GBIFID: 2898424950; Occurrence Remarks: Found while pulling weeds in Marina yard.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 1024328741; Occurrence Remarks: Found under concrete slab . Soil moist and some humidity at the time .;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

GBIFID: 3044823796; Occurrence Remarks: First Ive ever seen of these lizards at this location. Quite the surprise.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 3044662751; Occurrence Remarks: First Ive ever seen of these lizards at this location. Quite the surprise.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 3059013046; Occurrence Remarks: A first for me!;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.

GBIFID: 3113534444; Occurrence Remarks: Alas, deceased;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

GBIFID: 1806337356; Occurrence Remarks: Sweet.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28300.00000.

GBIFID: 3499387479; Occurrence Remarks: Wider older track;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Monterey, California: 36.692822, -121.691254: : 8/22/2025: gagemage: 22 Aug 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28505.00000.

Monterey, California: 36.861299, -121.633344: : 7/12/2026: Aubrie Benterou: 12 Jul 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28476.00000.