This guy misjudged his reentry into where he hibernates. We had a warm day that turned cold fast at dusk, and he got stuck.

Don’t worry — the next day it warmed up enough for him to get back inside.

So our little Mr. Collared Lizard here is the first winner of the Questionable Choice of the Month award. January 2026.

Welcome to the club, buddy. You’ll fit right in.