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Is This A Common Lizard?:

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Blakey Member 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 Senior Member 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 Senior Member 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 - visit ARG UK & Alresford Wildlife

Blakey Member 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 Senior Member Joined: 02 Sep 2004 No. of posts: 1181 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 Member 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 Senior Member Joined: 02 Sep 2004 No. of posts: 1181 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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