Lizards such as Blue-tongue lizards and Eastern Water dragons can be regularly found in suburban areas, often around pools and ponds, or basking in patches of sunlight on rocks or concrete paths, as the warmth helps them digest their food.

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They are usually quite timid and they are not dangerous or venomous, keen gardeners count them as friends as they eat snails and other pest insects.

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Turtles may be found on roads or in other unsafe places, particularly after prolonged or heavy rainfall. They may need moving off the road and checking to see if their shell is damaged.

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If you have found a sick or injured lizard or turtle it will need to see a vet before coming into care. If you are able to safely contain it, you can keep it in a quiet, dark place e.g. wrapped in a towel in a ventilated box or carrier with a lid while you transport it to Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital or RSPCA Eumundi.

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Small Turtles Grip the rear of the shell with your thumb on top and fingers underneath.

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Large Turtles Grip both your hands on either edge of the carapace between the front legs and in front of the hind legs