Australian farmer captures rare footage of jumping legless lizard in Western Australia

An Australian farmer recently filmed a surprising encounter in Western Australia, capturing what appeared to be a snake jumping across the sand. The video sparked curiosity about "jumping snakes," a phenomenon many had never seen before. Experts clarified that the creature is likely a legless lizard, not a snake. Licensed snake catcher Josh Newbert explained that legless lizards can jump as a defense mechanism, and they are harmless compared to venomous snakes. Legless lizards, such as the Delma species, have distinct features that differentiate them from snakes. They possess eyelids and small belly scales, while snakes do not. These lizards are rarely seen in the wild due to their burrowing habits.