Jack said:
the royal national park is chockers with herps...lift some rocks... I have found leaf tails (orange ones and grey ones), leseurs and thicktails...copper tail skinks...a scaly foot and small eyed snakes....if you are reallylucky you could find a broad headed snake...and golden crowned snakes in the forest areas under logs.
:shock: THIS IS TOTALLY
ILLEGAL :!:, not to mention
damaging to the environment. :evil:
It's also really bad for the reptiles, even if you let them go.
At this time of year they've already settled into that spot to brumate for winter. By lifting that rock, you'll not only potentially and quite likely ruin their hidey hole but you'll set them back by disadvantaging them!
I think this is very irresponsible of you to suggest this Jack! :roll:
Also, the damage to the geckos homes indirectly impacts adversely on the Broad-headed Snake (geckos are prey items), if it's not already directly affected by such activities.
You surely are or should be aware Jack, that National Parks are sacred refuges for wildlife and they & their environment should not be touched or molested in any way that is damaging!
Last but not least, the
Broad-headed Snake is an endangered species !!!
Cam & any other newbie reading this, please don't do this!
P.S - Jack, at least you emphasized the good advice that
if you do lift rocks (please don't, especially in NP's) you absolutely MUST return the rock (without crushing the inhabitants) to its original position !
P.P.S - Best to follow Pugsly's excellent advice:-
dont catch anything, just watch and admire, then leave them be