Corrugated plastic roofing sheet

[Beekeeper]

Out in the New Forest sometime ago and i noticed two bits of roofing sheet laying in some brambles a few yards apart, either put their by Forestry staff or deposited at some stage by the wind, every time i walk by that spot i gently lift up the sheets to see if anything is underneath, until today not one reptile in over a year, looked today and a nice medium size grass snake was tucked up, of course i didnt have the camera ready but guess i will be looking under that sheet again sometime soon and maybe there will be a larger population of reptiles there.

Always something happening in the wildlife world, its just that most people don't notice.

BK

[ron1863]

We put metal corrugated sheets down at the edge of our local wood and moorland that Adders often use to shelter under and lizards sunbathe on. Never heard of plastic ones being used though

[Hedge Witch]

Interesting BK.

I wonder if the roofing was transparent, would it work, or would the reptiles realise that they could be seen? It certainly would get nice and warm in the makeshift "greenhouse".

[nightshade]

The Grass Snake we had in the garden alternated between a big roof tile
and a 3'x2' flat stone. I have some plastic roofing and will give it a go

[Beekeeper]

Originally Posted by Hedge Witch

Interesting BK.

I wonder if the roofing was transparent, would it work, or would the reptiles realise that they could be seen? It certainly would get nice and warm in the makeshift "greenhouse".

No the plastic was not transparent it was a charcoal grey in colour so guess it would be good at soaking up the warmth from sunlight.

BK

[m1.carson]

Hi ron1863,

Not too keen on putting metal corrugated down, it turns all rusty and sharp for kids and wildlife, you know it's there but in two years time ?.

Max.