Western Fence Lizard (IMAGE) Stanford University Caption The Western fence lizard, which harbors ticks but doesn't transmit the Lyme disease bacterium, should be considered unique in any study of disease risk within its habitat, the researchers say. Credit Ervic Aquino / Courtesy of Stanford University Usage Restrictions Credit to: Ervic Aquino / Courtesy of Stanford University License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.