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ESTATE GARDENS
ESTATE MATTERS MAINTENANCE
ESTATE GARDENS
S potted!

OUR REPTILIAN RESIDENT

Guess who decided to make a surprise you! Leguaans are generally friendly and non-
appearance at our river? The rock monitor aggressive as long as you respect their space.
(Varanus albigularis) is a species of monitor They love to bask in the sun on warm rocks,
lizard in the family Varanidae. It is commonly showing off their beautifully patterned skin
referred to as a leguaan or likkewaan. The that ranges from shades of grey to brown. So,
species is endemic to Central, East, and next time you visit the river, keep an eye out
southern Africa. It is the second-longest lizard for our scaly friend, the Leguaan, and be ready
found on the continent and the heaviest- to welcome this charming reptile into your day
bodied. with a smile!

With its powerful claws and sharp teeth, it's We encourage residents to share photos taken
a skilled hunter, but don't let that intimidate of our estate wildlife with us. Estate
MAINTENANCE

As we approach the end of our summer season and following heavy rain-
falls, please prepare for maintenance on your homes during the upcoming
dry season. The heavy rain, hail, and subsequent heat waves have caused
much-needed home maintenance and repairs. Please check your homes and
perimeter walls for any treatments required. Estate inspections will begin in
mid-May as a reminder for home maintenance. Please help in maintaining the
high standard of our Estate.
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