What kind of lizard/salamander is this?

Question

It has a very long tail it's light tan with big brown splotches on it. I found it in my house (desert) and I've been keeping it in a cage with a little water because it looked dry.

Answer 1

probably some kind of racerunner. a type of skink. you never said what state you lived in. i lived in new mexico and there are several types of skinks there.

Answer 2

lined racers is what it sounds like.

Answer 3

It would really help if you said where you lived. Without that important piece of info, I can't help you. There are thousands of lizards worldwide.

Answer 4

Its not a salamander, bc they don't live anywhere near a desert, and they are only out in the spring, thats all I know

Answer 5

it might be a gecko - if it has big toes then it probably is and geckos are found all over the place so it may just be one of them

Answer 6

I've seen those at Grand Canyon and such. I think they are desert lizards or something. Just a guess because that's the only place i've seen them.