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Ground Skink Scincella lateralis In the Reptiles category.

Its not uncommon to find one when digging in the yard.

Links to references used on this page.
http://www.uga.edu/srelherp/lizards/scilat.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scincella_lateralis

 
Photo taken on 8/29/2009.
typical sized ground skink in my hand
Typical size
Photo taken on 8/29/2009.
Lizard in the hand
Typical sized ground skink