Reptile Sightings UK: Sand Lizard

Sand lizards are a particularly rare and protected species in Britain. They're found only in parts of southern heathland and the sand dunes of the the north west.These are Britain's only egg-laying lizards and they lay their eggs in the warm sand and sunshine to incubate. The young emerge in late summer.


This year they have been observed laying eggs in early May – around three weeks earlier than usual and in common with all basking species – including adders and grass snakes – they are thriving in the warm weather, while their eggs should hatch earlier.






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More Information: http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/life/Sand_Lizard