Couperman Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Well not quite, but earlier I needed to lift the main drain manhole and I came face to face with this lovely looking chap I was about 3' long and had razor sharp teeth Ok it was about 3" long and had very blunt teeth. I decided to call him Gollum. Anyone know what it is? It looks a bit newty to me, I didn't know they lurked in the drains though Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 OH thinks it might be some sort of lizard that someone has given a Viking burial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 he looks a bit like this fella, the common newt http://www.wildinbritain.co.uk/Ponds/NEWTS.htm yours looks a bit on the slim side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keanie Bean Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 My mum found a lizard of some description in her conservatory last summer. It turned out to be some kind of tropical species which the nice RSPCA took away. They had no idea how it got here. Yours looks like a handsome little fellow, are you going to leave him there or get someone to take him to a new home? Sarah.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 It is obviously the day for taking the lid off something to discover something slightly scary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'd rather find that little fella than my big fat spider any day (but definitely not in my kettle as he's far too cute to be boiled ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Now, we had one of those last year, basking on the back door step one night. I took photos and looked online. Can't remember what on earth it was now, but it was some sort of lizard... had bronze eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I found a nest of baby snakes in my compost once, frightened the life out of me, turns out they were laid by an escaped boa constrictor YIKES, i called the police because I did not know what else to do, the chap just laughed but sent the RSPCA out anyway, bet he laughed no more when he found out what they were. any how they never did find mom I suppose our weather is not all that good for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Ugh, he's a bit of an ugly little fellow isn't he . As long as he's happy in your drain though. He'd be a bit difficult to see if he were to escape........ imagine stepping on him by accident I am so very happy that i've never found a nest of snakes, sounds horrible . I don't like snakes or newts or lizards at all, don't know why, never had much exposure to them and certainly never been hurt by one, but it's something to do with the way they move Completely irrational I know . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Completely irrational I know . So's my fear of spiders Kate, but I love reptiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I've held both snakes and tarentulas (spelling??) in my hands, the first because I like them, the second in an attempt (partly successful) to cure myself of a silly phobia, but to find a snake nest in my compost heap, especially boas, would be quite a shock!! Not finding 'mum' would worry me even more!! I like lizards a lot, thought of getting some, but having to feed them live insects put me off... I considered iguanas, as they are so beautiful and vegetarian, but the size of the vivarium they'd need would rival the size of our house!! What a day, spiders, lizards... what else has anyone found lurking around?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hm - doesn't look like that newt picture. We found a newt in our border the other day and the kids were fascinated. Good luck identifying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Cool! He looks amphibian-ish to us but could be lizardy - hard to tell from the pics. Is he smooth and slimy or scaly and dry? Whatever he is, he shouldn't be in a manhole cover! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Definitely not a newt, we get lots of them brought in by the cats. That there's a lizard, I just wish I could remember the name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I think its quite cute as slimey things go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Looks like a salamander to me. Have a look at this one: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Rhyacotriton_variegatus.jpg I think Gollum is similar but paler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 I still think he is some kind of newt he just looks a bit Gollomy. The manhole in question is upstream of the main toilet drain and kitchen drain from the house so he may have found his way there from the garden drains that I didn't think existed. I hope he doesn't have too many Ninja turtle friends. Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 ....or a rat friend in a kimono Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 you're showing your age now Christian! What was the Komono rat's name? answers on a post please. I am full of cold by the way which I can only assume I caught from this forum, and we have no Icecream! Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 *coughs at screen* Sorry 'bout that Kev! Their Sensei was Master Splinter! Another birthday next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 He may have just spent all day watching it. My boys love them. Its on Jetix Master Splinter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 *coughs at screen* Sorry 'bout that Kev! Their Sensei was Master Splinter! Another birthday next week! I bet you remember 'Battle of the Planets' too, and the days when you had to wait for tv to start. whilst watching the little girl with the blackboard and the sinister looking clown. I could be wrong though Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 traaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsmute! *ahem* I'm going to bed now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I bet you remember 'Battle of the Planets' too, and the days when you had to wait for tv to start. whilst watching the little girl with the blackboard and the sinister looking clown. Battle of the Planets was my favourite after Wonder Woman!! Had to google the girl and clown though! :wink: You mean this one? Scary isn't it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Blimey, that takes you back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
