#thelizardman

Unused promo photo for Ripley's TV from 1999. I feel like the photographer wasn't exactly on the same page as the show at the time but I was game. #thelizardman (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdeTKY-LizL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

50 year old Lizard & 2 year old house weasel. Happy 50th birthday to me & Happy Lizardman Day to one and all. It was 16 years ago when I decided that I would declare my birthday to be a holiday known as 'Lizardman Day' - celebrated everywhere, of course. I even suggested 'traditional' games & celebrations for people who wanted to participate more actively. It was, and is, a silly idea that seemed like a fun way to get people to join in my birthday celebrations - if I can offer you nothing else, let me offer you an excuse to have a good time. This year Lizardman Day marks my 50th birthday. I've spent over half my life as a professional freak. If you've ever given me the chance to make you laugh or smile - I hope I did & I hope to get the chance again someday. I have tried to carve out a life where I am able to enjoy myself while giving others something to enjoy. I will never cease to appreciate that anyone other than myself finds my antics amusing and that I am among the very lucky few that can survive solely as an artist. Thank you for your support. And remember that if the guy who got his tongue cut in half and sticks stuff up his nose made it; your crazy scheme might not be that far fetched either... If you're in the Austin area, catch me Monday night (June 13th) at the Highball as part of the Austin Menagerie show at 8pm - it's free and you get to see me! #thelizardman #quokkatheferret (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CesXbXQOW9_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Somehow I don't think I'm the target demographic for this... Happy New Year! TONIGHT (Jan 1st) at 8:30pm I'll be a judge for a tattoo contest at @ikkicon where they are giving away passes and prize packs for @star_of_texas So, shake off that hangover & come get judged! #TheLizardman (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYNFTviL8uy/?utm_medium=tumblr

I woke up like this #TheLizardman #QuokkaTheFerret (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYwbS5LL1DI/?utm_medium=tumblr

Took a selfie of Ranger napping on my chest and ended up a lizard head on a ferret body - always check the teleporter for ferrets & flies before operation #TheLizardman #rangertheferret #ferret #rescueferret #catsnake #ferretgram #instaferret #selfie https://www.instagram.com/p/CbFkmNnOPD8/?utm_medium=tumblr

Rainy day snuggles with Oso. Oso got his shots on Monday, be like Oso. And stop looking up my nose, you'll fall in. #TheLizardman #OsoIsYourBroso #RescueFerret #Ferret #Catsnake #instaferret #ferretgram (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CV0YBWLrzvI/?utm_medium=tumblr

20 years ago this month: I was apparently a glutton for punishment, had Mike Tidwell spend the better part of a day tattooing my mohawk stripe and outlining the scales on my scalp & then about a week later had Jessica tattoo my eyelids. #thelizardman #tattooing #facialtattoo https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb-IgI4u5UA/?utm_medium=tumblr

Flashback to December 2009 Houdini (2003-2012) was oddly the most tolerant of the Santa hat, perhaps it just confused her enough to make her hold still for a few seconds. In my experience, ferrets do not enjoy hats and I don't feel the need to subject them to hats other than to satisfy @atxmeghan So, this is the only Santa Ferret pic I've got - enjoy & remember to leave out some kibble and a glass of water to knock over. #TheLizardman #ferret #catsnake #santaferret #dook #dookdook #instaferret #ferretgram (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXwHRZVL794/?utm_medium=tumblr