Western fence Lizards (Sceloporus occidentalis) are such wonderful reptiles. They are the most common lizard in my own garden. I also see Alligator lizards (Elgaria sp.).
When an immature tick (Ixodes sp.) bites bites a Western Fence Lizard, a compound in the lizard's blood can disinfect the tick from carrying Lyme Disease (Borrelia burgdorferi, sensu lato). Like I said, wonderful reptiles.