Guess the lizard

[Dogghound]

Yes Nigel its an introduced species. Not quite an american mink or signal crayfish though.

[nigel_b]

Thanks, there's quite a few intentionally-introduced colonies around us so we'll no doubt be going on a wall lizard hunt next year.

[~T~]

I would love to observe them in the UK sometime but being in Scotland and not going down south much I doubt that will ever happen. I wonder if there have ever been introductions to Scotland and it's just been too cold for them to survive.

[basquesteve]

I found this thread very interesting I thought you may wish to compare yours with mine down here











Steve France

[Pigeon lover]

Fascinating thread folks, I have to admit to the fact that the last time I did any semi-serious reading on British reptiles and amphibians was probably way back in the sixties, obviously much has changed !
I would be obliged if anyone could recommend any good reading on the subject.

Pigeon lover.

[aeshna5]

Originally Posted by Pigeon lover

Fascinating thread folks, I have to admit to the fact that the last time I did any semi-serious reading on British reptiles and amphibians was probably way back in the sixties, obviously much has changed !
I would be obliged if anyone could recommend any good reading on the subject.

Pigeon lover.

Two books I'd thoroughly recommend are as follows:

Britain's Reptiles + Amphibians by Howard Inns (Wild Guides)

An ID guide by one of our top herpetologists that covers a lot of detail about the natural history of each species, excellent photos, covers not just the native species bu all the various exotics + marine turtles, sections on conservation, sites, etc.

Also the New Naturalist (the 3rd volume to relate to herps):

Amphibians + Reptiles by Trevor Beebee + Richard Griffiths

Put both on your Xmas list + you won't be disappointed!

[Putorius]

Originally Posted by Pigeon lover

I would be obliged if anyone could recommend any good reading on the subject.

Pigeon lover.

Hi Pigeon lover,

As well as the excellent publications recommended by Aeshna5 there is plenty to get you started regarding introduced species of herpetofauna on the British Isles here;

Alien Encounters 2009 - Home

[Pigeon lover]

Thanks a million for the info folks, I will most certainly treat myself to at least a
couple of your suggestions. Thanks again,

Pigeon lover.