Abstract
A method is described for capturing large Uromasty.x aegyptius (Agamidae). A hooped fishing net trap is placed around the burrow, and set to block the entrance when pulled. The operator releases the trap when the lizard is out foraging, and it is trapped as it tries to reenter its burrow. The technique is simple and cheap, and captures large lizards, safely, and sufficiently rapidly for body temperature readings. It is applicable to other burrow-living lizards, e.g. Cordvlus giganteus.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 2-4 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of the Herpetological Association of Africa |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 1985 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
- Animal Science and Zoology