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Thompson
Zion Natl. Park, West Rim.
Horseback trip from Lee's Ranch to
Springdale & Lodge. Russell, Woodbury,
Dixon, & P.N.H.
1. Phrynosoma platyrhinos, long horned, low
-> elevation. 2. Phrynosoma douglasii, short horned
Also Collared Lizards, Checkered
Race Runners, Desert Scaly Lizard,
Stejeners Sceloporus elongatus,
and various small lizards unidentified.
These were all put in a tin can with
the horned toads, and a female
tarantula which we dug out of
a web-lined hole about 18 inches
deep. None of the incarcerated
reptiles or spider injured
each other.
No snakes were encountered.
Chipmunks, and Rock squirrels
frequent. Gopher working abundant.
Jack Rabbits & Cotton tails
numerous in sagebrush areas.
Also, antelope ground squirrels.