Identify Eggs

Posted by Michael Chappelle on July 3, 2007

Q: What kind of eggs are white, perfectly egg-shaped, soft, and are laid under boards in soft soil and are one-quarter inch in diameter? Found the first week in July.

Habitat: suburban/yard

State: Alabama

Habitat: suburban/yard

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A: These are definitely not bird eggs but reptile eggs - probably lizard, but I can't be sure. You might want to cover the eggs and see what develops and if they hatch you'll know for sure. Thanks for sharing.

John Wiessinger ( July 5, 2007)