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Reptile Droppings in Remodeling: Snake or Lizard Scat Identification

Black droppings with white tips (75/25 ratio) indicate snake or lizard—both have a cloaca combining digestive and urinary waste. The white is uric acid crystals. Remodeling will eventually seal their entry points. Not a permanent infestation.

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