Rattleskin Redoubt scale

Ruddy red ears swept back at a stern look, his small teeth showing as he gave a sheepish grin and tail swayed low. Oops. 

Yet his father was on the move again, beckoning his son to follow. Of course the boy did and jumped up, snatching the lizard in the air as it was tossed towards him. 

He wanted to eat it now yet followed his father's command, however disgruntled about it. It would be saved for when it was needed.