Is there anyone out there that has any lizards that they would be willing to give away/ sell, etc. to Northern California?
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Searching for Alligator Lizards
tj42299
Oct 29, 2003 09:24 AM
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Mr.BLue
Oct 30, 2003 12:57 AM
I was just curious what part of nothern california do you live in.Also what you plan to do with the lizard your in search for like do you want one you can handle or one to observe of what ever.
tj42299
Oct 31, 2003 09:21 AM
They're for a scientific study that is investigating the species' role in controlling roach and locust populations. We hope for several control groups both for behavior analysis in the lab and observation in a natural, contained environment (30'x30' enclosure). If our studies can verify that the presence of alligator lizards substantially controls populations of various insect pests, then there is the possibility that they could become a protected species at the state or county level. Additionally, they may be used in the central valley to control produce pests instead of insecticides, which currently reduce the valey's clean air rating dramatically. In this case, a breeding program would be established.
