Lizards in collection

Thatayaone Segaetsho <segaetshot [at] mopipi__ub__bw> writes

>I have just discovered habitation  of small lizards within  my
>collection. ...

I am assuming that these are small lacertids or geckos.  I cannot
perceive how these lizards can be considered as a serious threat  to
collections as they would eat live prey items only.  Their claws
(lacertidae) however could do some surface damage, excrement is
semi-dry but egg  staining could be an issue. Try to find the
entrance points where the lizards can gain access.  There may be a
small area of damaged masonry.  Some species of  lizard also like to
hide behind curtains during daylight hours.  Sticky traps or sticky
band traps can be useful to contain them.

Simon  Moore MIScT, FLS, ACR,
Conservator of Natural Sciences,
20 Newbury  Street,
Whitchurch RG28 7DN.


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