Sleepy Lizard a.k.a. Blue Tongue

When it warms up so do the array of lizards in our neck of the woods. I stopped my car to allow him safe passage; however I had to get out to encourage him and this is the response I get.....!!!

Shingleback (Tiliqua rugosa): the Shingleback has many names, like Bob-tailed Lizard, Sleepy Lizard or Stumpy-tailed Lizard. It can be found west of the Great Dividing Range. It's the most unusual looking of the blue-tongue lizards with its very short, stumpy tail and large rough scales. The Shingleback too is dark brown, with or without blotches.