European copper skink

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Alice

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European copper skink
« on: June 21, 2015, 07:32:21 PM »
We have many of these small lizards in the garden. I hope I have identified them correctly as Ablepharus kitaibelii (European copper skink, Juniper skink, European snake-eyed skink). We find lots of them under the straw we use as mulch. Apparently they feed on insects and small snails.
Amateur gardener who has gardened in north London and now gardens part of the year on the Cycladic island of Paros. Conditions: coastal, windy, annual rainfall 350mm, temp 0-35 degrees C.

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John J

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Re: European copper skink
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2015, 04:34:46 AM »
Not exactly wildlife in the garden, this Fire Salamander was in the Pindus National Park in the Epirus region of Greece. Chris Gardner rescued it from the track in front of our vehicle before releasing it well away from danger, after a quick photo opportunity.
Cyprus Branch Head. Gardens in a field 40 m above sea level with reasonably fertile clay soil.
"Aphrodite emerged from the sea and came ashore and at her feet all manner of plants sprang forth" John Deacon (13thC AD)