Anyone else have a lizard problem?

Average Joe · 04-24-2011, 11:57 AM

Seems like this year I have a lizard problem. Both a small and big lizard problem. I have corraled 2 that are about 6 inches long in the past two weeks. Just a minute ago I was on the back porch and one about a foot long and about an inch in diamater came right up to me.

Anyone know how to keep them away? I live in a neighborhood so food and water are only a yard away for them.

bobarian · 04-24-2011, 12:24 PM

How are they a problem?

They are not poisonous and most help keep the insect population down.

Blueface · 04-24-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

How are they a problem?

They are not poisonous and most help keep the insect population down.

Yup.
In South Florida, they are a regular part of life, along with Iguanas that seem to be multiplying all over.

T.G · 04-24-2011, 12:43 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfz-1I4GD7c

jjirons69 · 04-24-2011, 12:47 PM

We used to have a cat that would eat them.

I like having the little guys. Keeps the bug count down and they're pretty harmless.

dyieldin · 04-24-2011, 01:21 PM

I am in Az and do see a lot more this year, I see 2 in my yard at any given time but do not care as I see no harm from them. They also tend to run away from me and are no bother.

icehog3 · 04-24-2011, 01:56 PM

I like lizards.

CigarNut · 04-24-2011, 01:57 PM

No lizard problems in Portland, OR

Average Joe · 04-24-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

How are they a problem?

They are not poisonous and most help keep the insect population down.

The lady doesn't like finding them in the house. We leave the windows open when it feels good.

I have no problems with them in the garden. If they keep the insects from my tomatoes and peppers I'm happy.

markem · 04-24-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

The lady doesn't like finding them in the house. We leave the windows open when it feels good.

They make these things called window screens. Might be worth some investigation.

Bill86 · 04-24-2011, 02:20 PM

Get some screens for the windows? Or a cat. Cats eat lizards or at least decapitate them and play with their corpse.

hotreds · 04-24-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

They make these things called window screens. Might be worth some investigation.

GoodFella · 04-24-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

How are they a problem?

They are not poisonous and most help keep the insect population down.

i like them around also. i have seen more this year also.

MiamiE · 04-24-2011, 04:30 PM

What kind of lizards? Anoles? Any lizard is good. The small ones eat the roaches and flys and the bigger ones take out squirrels and rats!

bobarian · 04-24-2011, 04:43 PM

In Hawaii, a lizard in the house is considered good luck.

CoreyD · 04-24-2011, 05:47 PM

If you help gas $$ I could come with a cage and grab 2-3 lizards at your house for pets for my son up here, no lizards up here.I could even drop a few off to Tom on the way.

icehog3 · 04-25-2011, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by CoreyD

If you help gas $$ I could come with a cage and grab 2-3 lizards at your house for pets for my son up here, no lizards up here.I could even drop a few off to Tom on the way.

Thanks Corey!

emopunker2004 · 04-25-2011, 01:16 AM

my grandmother's yard used to get them bad. whenever i would mow her yard she told me to run em over when i saw them

icehog3 · 04-25-2011, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004

my grandmother's yard used to get them bad. whenever i would mow her yard she told me to run em over when i saw them

Lizard murderer.

CoreyD · 04-25-2011, 01:46 AM

I really don't see how sitting out in the yard or walking around and seeing lizards is a bad thing, I mean I always liked it when I was in places that had lizards walking around. Now if you lived in Indonesia and they were those huge ferocious lizards then I'd be worried.

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Average Joe Livin' the dream! Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Name Location: Over Yonder Posts: 183 Trading: (10)	Anyone else have a lizard problem? Seems like this year I have a lizard problem. Both a small and big lizard problem. I have corraled 2 that are about 6 inches long in the past two weeks. Just a minute ago I was on the back porch and one about a foot long and about an inch in diamater came right up to me. Anyone know how to keep them away? I live in a neighborhood so food and water are only a yard away for them.

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jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Anyone else have a lizard problem? We used to have a cat that would eat them. I like having the little guys. Keeps the bug count down and they're pretty harmless. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

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dyieldin Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Dave Location: S. Phoenix AZ Posts: 235 Trading: (0)	Re: Anyone else have a lizard problem? I am in Az and do see a lot more this year, I see 2 in my yard at any given time but do not care as I see no harm from them. They also tend to run away from me and are no bother.

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Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Anyone else have a lizard problem? Get some screens for the windows? Or a cat. Cats eat lizards or at least decapitate them and play with their corpse.

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MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Anyone else have a lizard problem? What kind of lizards? Anoles? Any lizard is good. The small ones eat the roaches and flys and the bigger ones take out squirrels and rats!

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bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Anyone else have a lizard problem? In Hawaii, a lizard in the house is considered good luck.

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CoreyD Licking my wounds Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Corey Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 1,468 Trading: (23)	Re: Anyone else have a lizard problem? If you help gas $$ I could come with a cage and grab 2-3 lizards at your house for pets for my son up here, no lizards up here.I could even drop a few off to Tom on the way. __________________ Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety

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CoreyD Licking my wounds Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Corey Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 1,468 Trading: (23)	Re: Anyone else have a lizard problem? I really don't see how sitting out in the yard or walking around and seeing lizards is a bad thing, I mean I always liked it when I was in places that had lizards walking around. Now if you lived in Indonesia and they were those huge ferocious lizards then I'd be worried. __________________ Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety