Five Lined Skink

Photographed July 21st at 9:31AM. Outside the boundaries, beyond the barb wire fence of Alligator Lake Park.
Nikon D40. 200mm. f5.6 at 100. Shutter priority. Cloudy white balance. ISO 640.

Eumeces Fasciatus. The young Five lined skink displays the bright blue tail.
This was the only shot I was able to capture of this elusive skink. Soon after taking the photograph, I moved a step closer and he darted around the other side of the cypress tree, never to be seen again.

Motto being, always have camera set and ready for the unexpected. Never carry the camera in the bag, then try and take it out when you come upon a scene. Often, like this skink, the scene will develop and fade before you even have the chance to set up.