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Is This A Common Lizard?:
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Blakey
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Joined: 24 Oct 2006
No. of posts: 4


View other posts by Blakey 		Posted: 24 Oct 2006

Hi All

I have just found this in my Kitchen!! under a rug...

I think it is a common lizard

Any help much appreciated

Paul
Matt Harris
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Joined: 03 Jun 2003
No. of posts: 196


View other posts by Matt Harris 		Posted: 24 Oct 2006
No it's a great crested newt (Triturus cristatus), probably looking for somewhere to hibernate.
Gwent Amphibian and Reptile Group (GARG)
herpetologic2
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Joined: 15 Jun 2004
No. of posts: 1369


View other posts by herpetologic2 		Posted: 24 Oct 2006

 

Where are you Paul?

As we need to release this little critter into suitable habitat - which is hopefully your garden

 

Regards

 

 

Jon


Vice Chair of ARG UK - self employed consultant -
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Blakey
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Joined: 24 Oct 2006
No. of posts: 4


View other posts by Blakey 		Posted: 24 Oct 2006

Hi Jon

what is considered suitable habitat for the new house guest? we have a house full of pets that may come across the new visitor!!   we live in a very rural area- surrounded by open farm land. what is your advice please?

 

Thanks

Paul
Vicar
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Joined: 02 Sep 2004
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View other posts by Vicar 		Posted: 24 Oct 2006

Paul,

If you can get a better picture of it first...slightly better focus, It'd be a lovely shot to stick on the new SARG website :P I'm looking for a nice clear shot of a cresty in terrestrial phase :P

Cheers,

Steve


Steve Langham - Chairman    
Surrey Amphibian & Reptile Group (SARG).
yellowhammer
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Joined: 13 Jun 2006
No. of posts: 22


View other posts by yellowhammer 		Posted: 01 Nov 2006

Steve,

I've got some terrestrial GCN photos - if they're any good to you you're welcome to them. Let me know and I'll email 'em over

cheers

Ian


Cheers, Ian
Vicar
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Joined: 02 Sep 2004
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View other posts by Vicar 		Posted: 02 Nov 2006

Ian,

Many thanks, those look pretty decent. The resolution as posted is more than adequate, I'll have a play and see if I can sort the slight over-exposure.

Will let you know If I post them on the SARG site

Steve


Steve Langham - Chairman    
Surrey Amphibian & Reptile Group (SARG).

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