One of Hoku's favorite places in the backyard is behind these thorny shrubs, where apparently every lizard and their mom have decided to call home. Or perhaps they hope that the thorns would offer some protection from preying paws. Little do they know that Hoku's double coat of armor makes him impervious to the thorns. Not so much for me, as I might have pricked a finger or two trying to get these shots of him!