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Lizard Tracks ??: |
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Vicar Senior Member Joined: 02 Sep 2004 No. of posts: 1181  View other posts by Vicar |
Posted: 05 Sep 2004 Does anybody know what lizard tracks look like ?? I'm guessing you rarely see tracks in mud...so light sand is possible ? Saw these tracks in Sand Lizard country, it was something very light, as the indentations go over the crests of the sand without flattening the delicate crests, I don't think they are rodent tracks as I see no evidence of the long rear foot, also very short measured steps were taken in a walk, not like scurrying rodent tracks. Any Ideas ?
Steve Langham - Chairman 
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Danial Senior Member Joined: 01 May 2003 No. of posts: 100 View other posts by Danial |
Posted: 06 Sep 2004 Hi Vicar, The tracks look like they had been made by a lizard, you can see where the feet have been and the tail. These were probably made by a Sand lizard, especially as you mentioned you were in Sand lizard country. Very nice picture btw. Regards Danial Consultant Ecologist and Amphibians Officer of Surrey Amphibian and Reptile Group www.surrey-arg.org.uk |
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Robert V Senior Member Joined: 06 Aug 2004 No. of posts: 717 View other posts by Robert V |
Posted: 06 Sep 2004
I would like to disagree if i may. I might try to find a pic of lizard tracks taken in Dorset that I have and I dont think that they look like that. I think if you look carefully, you'll see that it is more likely to be a mountain bike tyre or childs toy, and the reason I say that is that toward the top of the trail there is a square indentation....... The answers out there somewhere! RobV |
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Vicar Senior Member Joined: 02 Sep 2004 No. of posts: 1181 View other posts by Vicar |
Posted: 06 Sep 2004 I'm certain its not a mountain bike track - even tho it does look damn square at times. The tracks went right over the 'crest' of the mini-sand dune, following the contour, anything weighing a few ounces would have collapsed the crest. Tracks came out of heather, followed a small semi-circle (1.5m RoC?)and dived back in. Nearest road was over a miles walk away. Incline was very steep. I'm not defending that these are lizard tracks....I have no idea !, but they looked wierd and are not a MTB. Any bright ideas out there ? Steve Langham - Chairman
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Robert V Senior Member Joined: 06 Aug 2004 No. of posts: 717 View other posts by Robert V |
Posted: 06 Sep 2004 Vic, I nearly forgot. Of course, it must be the mating trail of Doctorus martinisi, the lesser square booted beetle! RobV |
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Tony Phelps Forum Specialist Joined: 09 Mar 2003 No. of posts: 575 View other posts by Tony Phelps |
Posted: 06 Sep 2004 I have seen very similar tracks in Namaqualand made by beetles. Tony |
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Vicar Senior Member Joined: 02 Sep 2004 No. of posts: 1181 View other posts by Vicar |
Posted: 07 Sep 2004 Problem solved ?? (Rob started it !! :P) interesting web site here tho: http://www.biokids.umich.edu/guides/signs/tracks_o1.html
Steve Langham - Chairman
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djp_phillips Senior Member Joined: 09 Jan 2006 No. of posts: 180 View other posts by djp_phillips |
Posted: 28 Jan 2006 lizard yes because they are like crocodile tracks, with a line where the tail went and their feet making those dashy side marks Reptiles & Amphibians of France: www.herpfrance.com European Field Herping Community: www.euroherp.com |
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Dan Kane Senior Member Joined: 30 Dec 2005 No. of posts: 201  View other posts by Dan Kane |
Posted: 29 Jan 2006 Yes, look like fresh lizard tracks, of one that is walking. If it was running, the tail would make s-shaped marks and the feet would be all over the place, not in line as they are in the pic. If they are the tracks of the lesser square booted beetle, (which I dont think they are), I can't imagine what the line between the feet indentations is. Dan www.randacumbria.moonfruit.com |
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djp_phillips Senior Member Joined: 09 Jan 2006 No. of posts: 180 View other posts by djp_phillips |
Posted: 29 Jan 2006 when they run the space between the feet tracks is much bigger Reptiles & Amphibians of France: www.herpfrance.com European Field Herping Community: www.euroherp.com |
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Dan Kane Senior Member Joined: 30 Dec 2005 No. of posts: 201 View other posts by Dan Kane |
Posted: 31 Jan 2006 And the indentations get deeper... Dan www.randacumbria.moonfruit.com |
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djp_phillips Senior Member Joined: 09 Jan 2006 No. of posts: 180 View other posts by djp_phillips |
Posted: 31 Jan 2006 I always see these tracks at the breach Reptiles & Amphibians of France: www.herpfrance.com European Field Herping Community: www.euroherp.com |
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Morpheus Senior Member Joined: 30 Apr 2006 No. of posts: 54  View other posts by Morpheus |
Posted: 01 May 2006 It looks like something small so my guess is a common lizard but also a beetle. If it is a beetle then its underside would scrape the floor making that indencation Gloucestershire`s first exotic pet show! http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/general-herp-chat/320967-glou cestershire-reptile-show-2010-a.html |
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Mark T Member Joined: 27 Apr 2006 No. of posts: 7  View other posts by Mark T |
Posted: 08 May 2006 I'd say lizard, the track would be straighter if a bike (the surves are quite subtle) also the indentaion around the actual track would be greater, its obviously something very light. Although it could be a kids toy, kids usually make a bigger mess when playing in the sand. |
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armata Forum Specialist Joined: 05 Apr 2006 No. of posts: 928 View other posts by armata |
Posted: 08 May 2006 NOT i repeat NOT a lizard, tis a bl..y beetle; a lizard would have to have six legs to male a track like that. Millipedes and centipedes make similar tracks. TP 'I get my kicks on Route 62' |
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