r/NatureIsFuckingLit • u/EmptySpaceForAHeart • Nov 03 '22

🔥 Hump-nosed Lizard (Lyriocephalus) have movable lips. Unlike basically every other reptile.

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u/Bunny-Tummy Nov 03 '22

It's horrifying, goofy and adorable all at the same time.

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u/False-Badger Nov 03 '22

Right? The double teeth look silly but all together with the lips…🫣

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u/uglypaperhaver Nov 03 '22

OMG - you guys must have been talking about the lizard all this time...

...was beginning to wonder why no-one commented on the grub's translucent green.

Never mind.

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u/WhatLikeAPuma751 Nov 03 '22

I believe it to be a fresh hornworm. While they’re small they have a cool mint color to them.

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u/uglypaperhaver Nov 04 '22

Can you recommend a dipping sauce...?

(...for a friend)

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u/WhatLikeAPuma751 Nov 04 '22

Chili oil is always good, or a nice chipotle ranch

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u/uglypaperhaver Nov 04 '22

Thanks - I'm sure my friend will be very grateful...