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@lotuslizard.bsky.social
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🌎 21+ years as a midwestern lifeform.

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python without scales spotted at the #gr #reptile expo – what a rare find! 🐍💎✨
A ball python with black, grey, and white patterns along its body, sort of like an Oreo milkshake. The snake is coiled up in a clear plastic container. The python has no scales, but instead has smooth skin that's cold and somewhat fuzzy to the touch. This is a very rare thing for snakes.
October 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
lotuslizard.bsky.social
had a friend stop by for a visit this morning 🕷️☀️
Black, dark brown jumping spider with lighter markings on its back and legs. It's on a white wall. The spider is a lot smaller in person. Black, dark brown jumping spider with lighter markings on its back and legs. It's on a white wall. The spider is a lot smaller in person. Side angle. Black, dark brown jumping spider with lighter markings on its back and legs. It's on a white wall. The spider is a lot smaller in person. Front view, its face is visible.
October 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
lotuslizard.bsky.social
went fly-fishing with my lady and this BIIIIG SAWMBIATCH just sauntered towards us 🐢🐢🐢 i've seen many turtles whie fishing but never one this huge -- guess that's what happens when you spend all day chomping on bluegill 🐟🐟🐟

#herpetology #herps #turtle #reptile #terrapin
A large Cagel's map turtle swimming in some greenish lake water. Its head and limbs are dark with white stripes, and its shell looks as though it's covered in a thick layer of light-green moss. A large Cagel's map turtle swimming in some greenish lake water. Its head and limbs are dark with white stripes, and its shell looks as though it's covered in a thick layer of light-green moss. A large Cagel's map turtle swimming in some greenish lake water. Its head and limbs are dark with white stripes, and its shell looks as though it's covered in a thick layer of light-green moss. A large Cagel's map turtle swimming in some greenish lake water. Its head and limbs are dark with white stripes, and its shell looks as though it's covered in a thick layer of light-green moss. Front view.
September 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
lotuslizard.bsky.social
My gf and I went fishing one evening, and this lil guy kept chasing our lures 🐢

I think this is a painted turtle, but I'm not entirely sure; I know it's likely a Midwestern species.

#turtle #flyfishing #fishing #herps #herpetology #paintedturtle #nature #river #reptile
September 12, 2025 at 9:36 PM
lotuslizard.bsky.social
some cool friends I found while @ the park with my gf 🐛🦋

#insectsky
#Invertebrate
#midwest
#nature
#insects
#dragonfly
#caterpillar
#swamp
Widow Skimmer Dragonfly - a dragonfly with mostly dark brown coloration on its head, body, and wings, with the ends of the wings being a semi-transparent color (that looks somewhat of a light blue blur when in flight). it is perched on the branch of a tree overlooking the swamp. Eastern Pondhawk - a dragonfly with completely transparent wings and a cobalt blue body. it is perched on a sandy-colored rock. Black Swallowtail caterpillar - it is bright green with a segmented pattern of black bands and yellow dots.
August 13, 2025 at 10:43 PM
lotuslizard.bsky.social
two red eyed crocodile skinks! these mini dragons took a liking to me right away 🦎 🐊
four red eyed crocodile skinks sitting on a burnt red colored piece of wood inside a plastic container. they have what looks like dragon armor on their little bodies, along with red spots around their eyes. front view. fourth skink out of frame. four red eyed crocodile skinks sitting on a burnt red colored piece of wood inside a plastic container. they have what looks like dragon armor on their little bodies, along with red spots around their eyes. top view.
August 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
lotuslizard.bsky.social
the coolest snake at the expo 🌈 ✨ 🐍
Sunbeam snake inside of a glass container. Sunbeam snakes are a glossy black color with a prism effect on its scales, iridescent at different angles. Sunbeam snake inside of a glass container. Sunbeam snakes are a glossy black color with a prism effect on its scales, iridescent at different angles. Sunbeam snake inside of a glass container. Sunbeam snakes are a glossy black color with a prism effect on its scales, iridescent at different angles.
August 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
lotuslizard.bsky.social
saw some legless lizards at the expo yesterday! i wanted one so bad 🦎
two flesh-colored legless lizards in a glass container. the terrarium has wood chips on the bottom of it. two flesh-colored legless lizards in a glass container. the terrarium has wood chips on the bottom of it. there's a sticky note atop the table that says "Russian Giant legless lizards." two flesh-colored legless lizards in a glass container. the terrarium has wood chips on the bottom of it. the head of the lizard to the left is poking off camera.
August 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
lotuslizard.bsky.social
this Cricket Frog greeted me while i was out fishing tonight 🎣🐸 it blends in real well with the rocks & wet sand, even i lost visual momentarily.

caught a bluegill right before 🐟
cricket frog on some rocks. its skin is rough and looks like it's made of pebbly sand. it's very small, less than 1"×1", with tan skin and some brown speckles. its eyes are black and shiny. cricket frog on some rocks. its skin is rough and looks like it's made of pebbly sand. it's very small, less than 1"×1", with tan skin and some brown speckles. its eyes are black and shiny. zoomed in slightly.
August 4, 2025 at 12:48 AM
lotuslizard.bsky.social
my lady and i were scouting for a few parks nearby that have good fishing spots; lo and behold, a Fowler's toad!!

they're most commonly found in the midwest, specifically Michigan and Illinois. 🌎

tried to get a selfie with him, but the dude hopped off! 🐸 happy trails 👋🏼

#herpetology #toad #herps
a Fowler toad; light brown toad species speckled in dark brown spots with three distinct warts on its back. sitting in some green foliage, a slender log sitting nearby. a Fowler toad; light brown toad species speckled in dark brown spots with three distinct warts on its back. sitting in some green foliage, a slender log sitting nearby. zoomed in
July 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
lotuslizard.bsky.social
here, friends; have fun with this! 🗨️🦎

#art #doodle
a cartoonishly drawn gecko, with the words 'What is the lizard saying?' next to it. above the gecko is a large, blank speech bubble taking up most of the page. the drawing was done in blue-ish teal colored pencil.
February 17, 2025 at 2:01 AM
lotuslizard.bsky.social
you're goddamn right
my most frequently used emoji map, generated on https://skythings.lukeacl.com/emoji-bubble my most frequently used emoji is, of course, the lizard (🦎)
January 26, 2025 at 1:32 AM
lotuslizard.bsky.social
this is probably one of the most IRL accurate picrew things i've done so far 🤯

have fun y'all 😎

picrew.me/en/image_mak...
picrew rendering of an androgynous person with light tan skin, wavy/curly dark brown hair, dark brown eyes, septum and vertical labret jewelry, a blue beaded necklace and a gold pinstripe sleeveless button down top over a white undershirt. the rendering is over an aqua blue background that has a slight gradient. this picrew generator was made by DJARN.
January 1, 2025 at 1:10 AM
lotuslizard.bsky.social
#art #doodle #herps #snake #serpentine #python #animals #nature
drawing of a white ball python. the python's pastel tones are heavily emphasized with a more rainbow-esque coloration. it's bundled up within its own body, head poking out of a gap. the python is taking up the entire page, so no distinct background. the medium used was Crayola marker. the pet's name is Caspian.
January 1, 2025 at 12:03 AM
lotuslizard.bsky.social
#art #doodle #herps #snake #serpentine #python #animals #nature
drawing of a tan reticulated python with brown patterns and dark spots all along its body. the python has been drawn over a dark purple and teal background. the medium used was Crayola marker. the pet's name is currently unknown.
December 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM
lotuslizard.bsky.social
#art #doodle #herps #gecko #leachie #newcaledonia #lizard #animals #nature
drawing of a new Caledonia giant gecko. it has green skin and earthy textures and colors all over its body. the gecko was drawn over a bright red floral background. the medium used was Crayola marker. the pet's name is Chonk.
December 31, 2024 at 11:57 PM
lotuslizard.bsky.social
#art #doodle #herps #beardeddragon #beardie #lizard #animals #nature
drawing of a yellow-orange bearded dragon. it's been drawn over a night-colored background and seems to be powered up by multiple bolts of lightning. Crayola marker was the medium used. the pet's name is Zeus.
December 30, 2024 at 6:07 AM
lotuslizard.bsky.social
@spidermax3000.bsky.social

#art #doodle #spider #tarantula #bug #animals #nature
drawing of a poecilotheria Metallica tarantula. its body consists of mostly an ultramarine blue color, with hints of white, silver, and yellow on its joints. its legs are extremely furry, and it has multiple small eyes in a cluster at the front of its body. it's been drawn over a background with sharp, angular black shapes. Crayola markers were the medium used. the pet's name is Leggy Boi.
December 30, 2024 at 5:42 AM
lotuslizard.bsky.social
#art #doodle #herps #beardeddragon #beardie #lizard #animals #nature
drawing of a bearded dragon. the bearded dragon is a warm yellow color with some hints of orange around its eyes. its beard is completely black, due to being angry. for added emphasis on the anger, floating 💢 symbols are drawn above the dragon's head. it is being held by a human hand, and its claws are holding onto the thumb. Crayola was the medium used. the pet's name is Sophie.
December 30, 2024 at 5:05 AM
lotuslizard.bsky.social
@adree.bsky.social

#art #doodle #herps #frog #amphibian #animals #nature
drawing of a green frog with a pale underbelly shaded in light blue. its limbs are tucked beneath its body, bun-mode. it's been drawn over a curved pastel orange and pink plaid pattern (looks a bit like a quilt). Crayola was the medium used. the pet's name is Lief.
December 30, 2024 at 4:18 AM
lotuslizard.bsky.social
@echesketch.bsky.social

#art #doodle #herps #beardeddragon #beardie #lizard #animals #nature
a drawing of a bearded dragon with tannish-orange skin and dark brown textures over its back and tail. the bearded dragon is covered in spikes and scales, and wearing a tiny Santa hat atop its head. it's drawn over a background that consists of a light pink outline and floating bright yellow circles. Crayola marker was the medium used. the pet's name is Nora (granddragon).
December 30, 2024 at 4:14 AM
lotuslizard.bsky.social
@scotjess.bsky.social

#art #doodle #herps #crestedgecko #gecko #lizard #animals #nature
drawing of a tan-speckled, warm-yellow crested gecko. it is balancing itself on a leaf, surrounded by a beam of bright, highlighter-colored rays. Crayola marker was the medium used. the pet's name is Elvis.
December 30, 2024 at 4:11 AM
lotuslizard.bsky.social
#art #doodle #herps #gargoylegecko #gecko #lizard #animals #nature
drawing of a bacon-striped gargoyle gecko; its entire body is coated in brown, red, and orange stripes and spotted textures, similar to the appearance of charred bacon. it has been drawn over a background that resembles volcanic rocks floating over lava. Crayola marker was the medium used. the pet's name is Dr. Evil.
December 30, 2024 at 4:07 AM
lotuslizard.bsky.social
#art #doodle #herps #leopardgecko #gecko #lizard #animals #nature
drawing of a leopard gecko over a light blue background surrounded by white sparkles. Crayola marker was the medium used. pet name unknown.
December 30, 2024 at 4:04 AM
lotuslizard.bsky.social
blueskywrapped.com

here's my #blueskywrapped for 2024

most of my engagement this year was from other #herp lovers. thank you for welcoming this silly little creature into the community. 🦎✨

#GeckoQuest will resume in late spring 2025! i'm open to taking scavenger hunt suggestions before then.
🗺️🔍
Bluesky wrapped: "as the year wraps up, take a gentle look back at your Bluesky highlights." Bluesky wrapped: "#GeckoQuest; this hashtag was your signature move in the Bluesky world! This is the hashtag you used most frequently in your posts, showing your favorite topic or theme." Bluesky wrapped: "Your posting schedule; 22% morning. 32% afternoon. 25% evening. 22% night." Bluesky wrapped: "Community Star. Your content resonates! you have one of the highest engagement rates. Congratulations on your amazing achievement! 🎉"
December 27, 2024 at 1:37 PM