No spots occur between the stripes. It is sometimes seen in sandy soil environments. It is wary of being approached, and will hide under vegetation or in a burrow if threatened. Breeding occurs in the spring and eggs are laid from May to July. Females lay 2-4 eggs.
Hatchlings have a pale blue venter.
In North America, this lizard is found in West Texas and adjacent Mexico and New Mexico. In Texas, it is found throughout the western portion of the state. This project funded by the University of Texas College of Natural Sciences and the Texas Memorial Museum . Comments welcome .