I live in Phoenix. A strange critter is digging holes in the sand that borders my sidewalk against the house.?

Question

. What is it. I'm afraid to reach in the holes. The holes are about 2 inches across.

Answer 1

It might be a Mexican.

Answer 2

Sounds like ground squirrels to me too. Get a cat or fill the hole up with water. Stick that hose down there for a good hour and I think they'll stop.

Answer 3

it sounds like snakes, get some cats

Answer 4

Call your local SPCA.  Someone on the staff could probably tell you what it might be.

Answer 5

It's a good bet that if it's not an insect or reptile it's a Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel.  Otherwise, I'll refer you to the first answer.

I wouldn't stick my hand in there regardless, burrowing owls and snakes often take over on abandoned squirrel burrows.

Answer 6

it most probably is some sort of lizard. Leave the critter alone. It's got more right to live in the desert than we do. They are harmless to humans.