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24-04-2011, 12:54 PM
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today i have found 2 common lizards in my garden. as i put them back i noticed that one of their eyes was grey and bleeding badly! it was fine when i found it but im very scared for it. please does anyone lnow how to help? maybe the other lizard may have hurt it?
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24-04-2011, 12:57 PM
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You are obviously very concerned, so there is no harm in contacting these guys while you wait: Reptiles and Amphibians of the UK - Forum
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24-04-2011, 01:01 PM
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thnx, is there anything i should do now. its hardly moving...  |
24-04-2011, 01:06 PM
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Get an expert's opinion ASAP.
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24-04-2011, 01:08 PM
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During the breeding season male Viviparous Lizards will vigorously defend their territory from other males. If you let them go then one male will probably leave the area and peace will be established. You probably can't do much for the injured one but I'm sure it will be ok if allowed to wander off.
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24-04-2011, 01:53 PM
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just looked after lunch and am not sure if im glad to say that it has disappeared into the tunnels under our turf where they inhabit. i will keep an eye out but the one which was injured was smaller and if im right in saying this; i think it was a female as its underside was pale. but maybe it was cuz it was a juvenile. the "black" one (named because its the easiest to see, adult and is the only black one seen in my garden) has apparently been getting territorial as it was seen biting another male. im not even sure if it is a male. is there anyway to distinguish the gender of a black lizard?
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24-04-2011, 01:56 PM
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Reptiles are pretty hardy, and can recover from some nasty looking injuries so I think your lizard will be fine |
24-04-2011, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by GCN lova  is there anyway to distinguish the gender of a black lizard? | According to the Howard Inns 'Britain's Reptiles & Amphibians' book, the males are usually thinner and have a slightly broader head.
You are very lucky to have a melanistic (black) example in your garden. I've never even seen one yet and I've photographed quite a few in many different places. Any chances of getting a photo of your one?
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Originally Posted by Ukwildlifeo Reptiles are pretty hardy, and can recover from some nasty looking injuries so I think your lizard will be fine | thnx, we have no predators nearby as no birds visit our garden and our walls keep out cats. the neighbours dog wouldnt be a problem? | | |
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