Rainbow Whiptail vs. Giant Whiptail

Rainbow and Giant whiptails share Miami-Dade's vacant lots. A: Pale stripes along the back and sides in the Rainbow Whiptail; small cream spots all over, no stripes in the Giant Whiptail. B: Males bright blue-green on the head in the Rainbow Whiptail; a plain grey-brown head in the Giant Whiptail.

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