How to make a reptile rockery
A simple project to provide a hiding place and basking spot for lizards.
Published: July 1, 2015 at 4:54 pm
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Gather a collection of rocks and stones, and pile them up in a sunny, south-facing spot.
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Make sure there are plenty of nooks and crannies to allow the animals in and out.
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Let the grass around the rocks grow long to provide cover for reptiles and their prey.
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Look out for visitors such as common lizards, who will use the warm stones for basking.
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Sarah McPhersonFeatures editor, BBC Wildlife Magazine
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