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10-12-2013, 05:19 PM
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Lizards I got a pic!
I noticed the other night a small lizard darting around on the orchids. They are all outside on the porch as I live in the tropics. Some are hanging from a rack and some are in pots on the shelves.
I haven't noticed any damage to leaves, but I think the bark medium is being disturbed, not sure yet. But it seems to look like something's been in it.
Has anyone had any experience with lizards in their orchids? Should I be worried? 
Last edited by Lilac; 10-15-2013 at 09:49 PM..
Reason: Added pic of lizard
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10-12-2013, 05:27 PM
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In my experience, lizards are beneficial to an orchid collection in acting as a natural predator for insects of all types.  CL |
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10-12-2013, 06:15 PM
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Thanks Cym Ladye! Glad to hear that! I was beginning to worry  |
10-12-2013, 06:47 PM
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Depending on the lizard species, they lay their eggs by burying them in the potting media.
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10-12-2013, 06:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:)
Depending on the lizard species, they lay their eggs by burying them in the potting media.
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Uh oh! Then the hatchlings will or might eat at the root systems!  |
10-12-2013, 07:18 PM
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No I dont think so they may come out munching on the bugs that may be in it.
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Ahhh and if they did lay eggs you may have your own army of bug fighting squads!!
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10-12-2013, 07:24 PM
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Besides, who doesn't love a baby lizard?
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10-12-2013, 07:25 PM
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Lizards are a welcome sight for me....they not only eat the bugs they also eat the eggs on the mix....if they happen to lay their own eggs then good....I have an army of bug eaters....they also go to the mix to drink some dew or moisture= it was always a puzzle to me at dusk when they come down from the ceiling to kiss the ground....but they were drinking after all. Now I want a predator for slugs and snails....
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10-12-2013, 07:31 PM
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Oh okay! Blooming, Kind and Bud! I'll stop worrying now!
If they're gonna eat all the bugs then I say "welcome" with open arms!
Aaaaaaah, what a relief!
Also I'm getting a stronger rack for all 27 of them, hopefully tonight I'll post pics when I assemble it |
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10-12-2013, 08:01 PM
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I kind of want to see your lizards as well. We have skinks, bullfrogs, and if you are quick enough to catch a picture horned toads.
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