iguana/gecko sighting - Marsden Road

[gemmamb]

Hi,

Has anyone misplaced a pet Iguana/Gecko (sorry I'm not overly familiar with the difference between the two)

I spotted one this morning and the same one again this evening - concerned that it might be paralysed from the cold.

If I don't hear from anyone by tomorrow lunchtime and I spot it again on my way to work I'll give the old RSPCA a call out.

thank you

Gemma

[Sally81]

How odd. I don't know anything about these things but it's going to be very cold tonight. Hope it will survive!! I guess the RSPCA can't come out and look for it in the dark?

[bonniebird]

Oh no! It will die out there, is anyone there who can take it in now? There is someone on here Handyman? who keeps these

[intexasatthe moment]

Absolutely needs to come into warm now ,though maybe too late if it's been out all day :(

[Saila]

did you see it ontop of the street lamppost by any chance?

[pincushionqueen]

Might be an idea to let the RSPCA know tonight, it's going to be the coldest night of the year so far and lizards need warmth don't they? Also, the owners may have already reported it missing to them. Where was it?

[Saila]

not sure if this link will work - but did it look like this?

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=marsden+road,+se15&hl=en&ll=51.463749,-0.074894&spn=0.000027,0.022724&sll=51.496048,-0.195167&sspn=0.082611,0.181103&hnear=Marsden+Rd,+London+SE15+4EE,+United+Kingdom&t=m&layer=c&cbll=51.463749,-0.074894&panoid=rFSJBlnTQyBsAB7rOvObwQ&cbp=12,326.15,,0,-26.55&z=16

[kristen]

Gemmamb If you let me know where it is I'll pick it up and look after till RSPCA can come

Its so cold that its probably not moved since you last saw it.

I've PM'd you my mobile.

I used to keep an iguana.

I don't have heat mat or uv anymore but can keep warm till RSPCA get here.

[pincushionqueen]

Let us know what happens please, I hope it's still alive :(

[Loz]

Saila Wrote:

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> not sure if this link will work - but did it look

> like this?

Are they metal clips?

[Saila]

a zoomed in version

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=marsden+road,+se15&hl=en&sll=51.496048,-0.195167&sspn=0.082611,0.181103&hnear=Marsden+Rd,+London+SE15+4EE,+United+Kingdom&t=m&layer=c&cbll=51.463749,-0.074894&panoid=rFSJBlnTQyBsAB7rOvObwQ&cbp=12,295.3,,2,-23.71&z=16

[Sally81]

Hope this isn't a joke re the lampposts! If not i Would like to know where abouts this creature was as an

Very close by...

[kristen]

ah panic over - that's saved me walking up and down Marsden in the cold with a torch

@Gemmamb if the iguana you saw isn't securely attached to a lamppost with clips please get in touch!

[pincushionqueen]

So am I worrying about a real iguana or a lamppost now?

[gemmamb]

OOOOOHHHHH NOOOOOOOO!!!!!

thank the lord that I didn't call out the fire brigade to rescue the blighter!!

This is beyond hilariously embarrassing, who knew iguanas came with clips!!!! Evolution is marvellous!

Panic over......

Expect forever silence from me on this forum

Bright red.

[gemmamb]

pincushionqueen Wrote:

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> So am I worrying about a real iguana or a lamppost

> now?

poor lonely lamppost now has a friend for life!

[bonniebird]

PHEW! :))

[pincushionqueen]

This is possibly my most favourite thread EVER! :))

[Only me!]

Phew. I'm glad the Iguanas are safe.

But I really did spot a very large lizard this morning.

Didn't appear to be moving much either ...... particularly pale & lethargic in fact!

But

Before we panic & call out the RSPCA i was just going to see if an electric blanket would help.

Just see if my extension lead will reach .......

to Crystal Palace Park ...... :))

[lilolil]

:)) love it!

[Sue]

:))

Easy mistake to make :))

[iheartED2]

funny.>:D

[fluffy]

This thread is awesome.