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24 hours lizard: Trinidad and Tobago old wives tale of the reptile

24 Hours Lizard Trinidad Tale

The 24 hours lizard or coloured bush anole (Polychrus marmoratus) serves as a central figure in Caribbean folklore, specifically within the oral traditions of Trinidad and Tobago. This article examines the intersection of cultural superstition and herpetological reality, debunking the myth that this arboreal reptile clings to humans for a …

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