Lizards in my garden

[nic32]

Hi all

Over the last few weeks I have spotted a few small (abouy 3.5 inches long) lizard, gheko type things, in my garden at the top of Sydenham Hill. I have seen similar creatures in warmer climates like the Med and North Africa. The lizards are a pale yellowish brown.

Has anyone else seen these?

Nic

[minder]

Take a photo next time and maybe you could identify it.

[KidKruger]

If there's water nearby (ie. pond) they may be newts.

http://www.herpetofauna.co.uk/identification.asp

[Moos]

It's the damned forum moderators.

[smallblue]

Hi Nic,

YES! I found one in my hallway a few weeks back.

Definitely not a newt.

It was about the size of my palm, and very quick and strong (I had to put it in a tupperware container in order to release it outside). It was brown, with some lighter flecks. I'm glad they're living elsewhere as it means mine wasn't someone's pet.

[owlwise]

How fabulous! I wish I had some in my garden. :-)

[jane1]

where abouts do u live................

[DJKillaQueen]

Is it one of these? They are common in the UK and the recent humid wet weather would be very appealing to them.

http://w.openphoto.org/projects/wetland/20061018/viviparous_lizard_sun

It's called a Viviparous or Common Lizard.