An infant bearded dragon has actually been rescued after being discovered disposed in a wheelie bin in Edinburgh.
A shocked member of staff at the trainee accommodation on Hillside Crescent in Edinburgh found the lizard among rubbish on July 6 prior to calling the Scottish SPCA.
Investigators think the six-month-old reptile might have been tossed away by their trainee owner who has actually because returned home overseas.
The small dragon, who was fortunately unhurt regardless of its experience, will now be taken care of by the animal charity prior to being rehomed at a later date.
Senior animal rescue officer, Sarah Auldsmith, said: “The poor bearded dragon had actually been left in a big common rubbish bin however fortunately they were discovered by a member of staff.
“Some global trainees had actually just recently left and it’s presumed among them left the lizard behind. Unfortunately, as they have actually now returned overseas we have no other way to trace them.
“The lizard is just young, around 6 months old and remained in good condition so had actually plainly been taken care of as much as this point.
“Thankfully, the reptile was unhurt and they have actually now been required to among our animal rescue and rehoming centres to receive the care they require.
“We value individuals’s scenarios can alter however this is not properly to handle an animal you can no longer take care of.
“If anyone is struggling to care for a pet they should call our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999 in the first instance for advice and support.”
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