You can find an eastern fence lizard throughout most of the southern United States and the west. But these creatures can also be found as far north as New York and Pennsylvania. It is a member of the spiny family and it is known for its rough scales. They are arboreal, which means that most of the time they can be found dwelling in trees. They can sometimes be found on the ground searching for food but if they think that a predator is approaching, they will retreat back to a tree to hide.