#platedlizard

[blueroansnbuckskins]

Dragons are Dragons...these are dragons.

This creature has four legs and no wings.

People call this creature a “dragon”? …..Then it’s a freaking dragon.

This creature has two legs and four wings.

When the source material calls it a “dragon”….. it’s a freaking dragon.

These creatures have four legs and two wings.

When the source materials designate them as “dragons”…… they are freaking dragons.

These creatures have two wings and two legs.

When the creators and adaptors of these creatures designate them as “dragons”……

They are freaking dragons.

(that last one, Smaug, is also often referred to as a “drake” and a “wyrm” by the source material, as well! In the books he has four legs, not two– but this was changed so he could he more expressive, using his wings as hands.)

The creators and adaptors of these source materials all had something called “creative freedom.” Sometimes, stifling peoples’ creative freedom can be annoying to them. Condescending to people with claims that things must fit into a fictional set of labels of your choosing often has unfortunate results.

For instance, you can refer to that last set of creatures as “wyverns” all you want. Whether you see that category as a “type of” dragon, or a different creature altogether– that’s your choice. No one can stop you!

However

If I refer to one of them as a “dragon”, and you say, to my face: “…..Actually, that’s not a dragon, it’s a wyvern”…

I will promptly shove you, and your entire family, into a locker.

This has been a PSA.

[severalowls]

I haven't had chicken pox cause I had the shot 3 times. I'm ok with not getting it I think

You’re not even that young! Woah! Honestly it’s good people don’t have to get it and hopefully it protects people who can get it really bad.

[merrigelblogs]

platedlizard replied to your photo: Hey I uhhh actually kinda super liked my outfit...

is that a denim jacket? If so, good

I WISH.... Sadly nah, it's just a black button-up!

[blueroansnbuckskins]

The children 😊 @strangeclouds1992

[wildvolunteers-blog]

Rough scales plated lizard (Gerrhosaurus major). Rare find for the area, can't wait to see what we find next! . . . . . . . . #platedlizard #reptiles #reptilesofinstagram #lizards #littlethingsmatter #lovethelittlethings #lovewhatyoudo #passionate #conservation #education #enjoyitall #wildlife #antonsafrica #Umkhumbi #umkhumbilodge #kulenigamepark #UmkhumbiClinic (at Umkhumbi Lodge - Hluhluwe) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsppHC9lRWo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qbktkzh31prz

[grandenchanterfiona]

It can be a little tougher to find soft men's jeans I think but all the ones I own are super soft for sensory reasons

Thank you!

[rhondasaviary]

This just in! Yellow throated plated lizard. GERRHOSAURUS FLAVIGURALIS. #platedlizards #rhondasaviary (at Rhonda's Aviary) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwpNRZsnqmZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15xak742tmogk

[scalyadventures]

Bts pic filming at @tikihutexotics comparing and contrasting two different lizards for a Season 6 @scalyadventures TV episode! #scalyadventures #tikihutexotics #tanyacurren #scalymom #dillonchait #scalyfriends #bts #onlocation #filmingday #tegu #platedlizard #lizard #compareandcontrast #educationalentertainment (at Tiki Hut Exotics)

[peteng]

水かぶり呑みトカゲ。 ジョウロで皿に水を入れてると頭から浴びながら呑む。 大体そこで満足して皿からは殆ど呑まない。皿いらねぇ…(-_- ) #イワヤマプレートトカゲ #プレートトカゲ #トカゲ #爬虫類 #platedlizard #lizards #reptiles #170703

[prospecthummer]

@platedlizard i looked it up and he was a florida scrub lizard!

[severalowls]

platedlizard replied to your post “My blog theme is the worst canon Fallout game with a side image of the...”

Which one is the worst canon Fallout game

3.

The worst one overall is tactics which is weird and modern and makes no sense in universe.

[merrigelblogs]

platedlizard replied to your post “Ohhh my god that reminds me, this is such a petty lil thing but like ...”

I only use bug names as terms of endearment

See now THAT’S how you DO IT

[designerexotics]

When we got this girl a little over a year ago, we weren't sure if she was going to make it. Obvious signs of neglect were not stacking the odds in her favor, but she has made a full recovery and is looking great! #lizards #lizardsofinstagram #platedlizard #rescue #designerexotics #herplife http://ift.tt/2uBoeHk

[drowgod-remade]

@platedlizard there are. just so many people who are overly critical and rude? i didn't even have to dig through the tag to find them, they're just right there.

[peteng]

オニプレはイワヤマよりエサ取りが上手で大食い。 不味そうなジャイミルの成虫(キマワリ？)すら差し出せば食う。 #トカゲ #プレートトカゲ #オニプレートトカゲ #爬虫類 #lizard #platedlizard #170403

[prospecthummer]

@platedlizard im tryin my hardest to tell her every singl day but idk if she can hear me