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[lutzd]

Can any lizard keepers give some advice? I replied to the email with a link to this thread. Thanks.

We have a lizard in our kitchen, about 8 inches long - we are 4 floors up in an
apartment in Sydney.. how on earth can I catch him and take him outside?? he has
been there for at least a couple of months.

Thanks

 

[zen]

Before we can give advice, we need some more info.

We have a lizard in our kitchen, about 8 inches long

Can you describe the lizard in more detail i.e colouration & pattern.

how on earth can I catch him?

Is it a skink, dragon or gecko?
Different species are caught differently i.e differing techniques & strategies employed.

Also, roughly where in Sydney are you?

 

[Slateman]

Lol I don't think that he have to get the licence?

 

[peterjohnson64]

This lizard is almost certainly an escaped pet and could be anything including exotics. They should call Sydney Wildlife on 9413 4300 to get it rescued.

 

[jnglgrl]

i agree with pete, i know nothing about lizards but i think the best thing 2 do is ring Sydney Wildlife thats what i would do (if i lived in Sydney)

 

[instar]

In an Apartment? lol must be a "lounge lizard" !

 

[serpenttongue]

To catch it just watch where it goes in the evening and then in the middle of the night see if its still there asleep. Use a torch to prevent disturbing it, and catch it. If its an escapee then its probably used to a bit of handling.