wild maine lizard

[sarahlynn]

i am looking for some help in identifying a lizard a friend of mine saw a few years back in his maine basement...

it was a deep indigo blue, almost purple with light greenish splotches, smooth skin and about 10 inches long. it was seen in the coastal area, very moist and very humid.

if anyone knows what that might have been, or can send me in a direction to find out, it would be much appreciated. i don't live in maine, nor does he anymore so a local look up isn't an option. unless the same lizard lives in wisconsin maybe...hmmm.

anyway, thanks for the help.
sarahlynn

 

[ReptileMan27]

I wasnt aware their was any lizards in maine, way to cold. Most of been an escaped pet.

 

[sarahlynn]

i hadn't thought of that...

thanks, jason.

 

[HepCatMoe]

i bet there are snakes (garters) that live in main. also turtles and frogs. if a snake, turtle, or frog can live there im sure lizards can too.

but, i cant seem to find any info on maine lizards (and i cant find my field guide) so there might not be any natives to maine. but i honestly am not ready to believe that. yet.