Texas Horned Lizard Reintroduction Project – We Need Poop!

• Post by: Chiron
• August 4, 2019
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The Need for Poop

Chiron K9 is assisting the San Antonio Zoo’s Texas Horned Lizard Reintroduction Project by training dog/s in field survey techniques to detect and alert to the presence of Texas Horned Lizard scat (poop), eggs, skin cast, and lizards.

The aim is to provide a fast and efficient method of field surveys to increase the accuracy of detection of the presence of Texas Horned Lizards. The canine teams will assist surveys by:

• Searching areas and determining if there is an existing Texas Horned Lizard population
• Searching areas to monitor released Texas horned Lizards ability to maintain population post-release
• To locate specimens for use in research/breeding program

WHY HELP US

The Texas Horned Lizard is the State Reptile, in one generation people have seen a reduction in sightings in communities. Take part in reversing the trend and let’s do our part to get the lizards back into all parts of Texas.

COLLECTING SAMPLES

• Only collect Texas Horned Lizard Poop  – See photos video for examples
• Do not touch samples – Use clean tweezers, plastic disposable gloves
• Use glass jar – Must be cleaned prior to use
• Store in fridge or freezer – Maintains freshness and preserves scent
• Do not touch/disturb Lizards
• Contact me once you have samples – [email protected]
• This is voluntary