Occasionally I am invaded by small lizards (6-8"). They come in through tiny
cracks under the screen door or when the doors is left open inadvertently.
They probably thrive and grow on a feast of ants and insects.

They are lighting fast and hide under the bed and places like that.

They probably do no harm. I would prefer to get rid of them, though. Any
ideas?

--
Walter
www.rationality.net
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"Walter R." wrote in message
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Occasionally I am invaded by small lizards (6-8"). They come in through
tiny cracks under the screen door or when the doors is left open
inadvertently. They probably thrive and grow on a feast of ants and
insects.

You would rather have ants and insects?

(Are you sure they are 8"?! Where the heck are you?)

"Toller" wrote in message
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"Walter R." wrote in message
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Occasionally I am invaded by small lizards (6-8"). They come in through
tiny cracks under the screen door or when the doors is left open
inadvertently. They probably thrive and grow on a feast of ants and
insects.

You would rather have ants and insects?

(Are you sure they are 8"?! Where the heck are you?)


Must live in a barn in the desert!

What he needs is a 'lizard catcher'
http://www.macnstuff.com/mcfl/1/lizard.html

This technique probably wouldn't work on the lizards I met in the deserts of
Kuwait which are about the size of small Volkswagens and travel at Mach 2
speed (at least when you step on them by mistake when they bury themselves
in the sand!). The first time that happened I almost had the 'big one',
probably wasn't too pleasant for the lizard either but WTF!

Jay

That's 8" with tail. Southern California

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Walter
www.rationality.net
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"Toller" wrote in message
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"Walter R." wrote in message
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Occasionally I am invaded by small lizards (6-8"). They come in through
tiny cracks under the screen door or when the doors is left open
inadvertently. They probably thrive and grow on a feast of ants and
insects.

You would rather have ants and insects?

(Are you sure they are 8"?! Where the heck are you?)

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Occasionally I am invaded by small lizards (6-8"). They come in through tiny
cracks under the screen door or when the doors is left open inadvertently.
They probably thrive and grow on a feast of ants and insects.

They are lighting fast and hide under the bed and places like that.

They probably do no harm. I would prefer to get rid of them, though. Any
ideas?


Take a shoe box with lid and cut a 1 to 2 inch hole on one of the ends
of the box. Cut the hole so it is near the corner that will be against
the baseboard. Place a damp wash rag in the box and check on it every
couple of days. If you find a lizard inside the box, just take the box
outside.
--
Lar

Oh, if only Noah would of been a bit more wise,
he surely would of swatted those two flies.

to email....get rid of the BUGS

"Walter R." wrote in message
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Occasionally I am invaded by small lizards (6-8"). They come in through
tiny cracks under the screen door or when the doors is left open
inadvertently. They probably thrive and grow on a feast of ants and
insects.

They are lighting fast and hide under the bed and places like that.

They probably do no harm. I would prefer to get rid of them, though. Any
ideas?

--
Walter
www.rationality.net
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Get a cat.

Walter R. wrote:

Occasionally I am invaded by small lizards (6-8"). They come in through tiny
cracks under the screen door or when the doors is left open inadvertently.
They probably thrive and grow on a feast of ants and insects.

They are lighting fast and hide under the bed and places like that.

They probably do no harm. I would prefer to get rid of them, though. Any
ideas?

The Florida variety like to sneak in, too. I don't bother with them,
just let them find their way out the way they came in. On the rare
occasion that they do not get out, they just dry up without any odor.
We have a small butterfly net from the dimestore that the grandkids use
to catch them outdoors - they are fast, but can be captured.

My technique to catch individual lizards, which usually works, is slowly
come at them with a rag or paper towel, from directly overhead so that both
lizard eyes see the towel. I read once that doing this makes it difficult
for them to sense that the towel is approaching, because the view in both
eyes is the same and they don't get a signal to dart away. When I get close
enough I just grab the lizard with both hands. Rarely does the lizard have
a chance to get away, If possible, I'll release the animal outside, or if
necessary just flush it away.

"Walter R." wrote in message
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Occasionally I am invaded by small lizards (6-8"). They come in through
tiny cracks under the screen door or when the doors is left open
inadvertently. They probably thrive and grow on a feast of ants and
insects.

They are lighting fast and hide under the bed and places like that.

They probably do no harm. I would prefer to get rid of them, though. Any
ideas?

--
Walter
www.rationality.net
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Walter R. wrote:
Occasionally I am invaded by small lizards (6-8"). They come in through tiny
cracks under the screen door or when the doors is left open inadvertently.
They probably thrive and grow on a feast of ants and insects.

They are lighting fast and hide under the bed and places like that.

They probably do no harm. I would prefer to get rid of them, though. Any
ideas?

--
Walter
www.rationality.net
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You can buy snake traps that are just glue traps. I imagine a form of
glue trap would also work for legged reptiles.

Walter R. wrote:
Occasionally I am invaded by small lizards (6-8"). They come in
through tiny cracks under the screen door or when the doors is left
open inadvertently. They probably thrive and grow on a feast of ants
and insects.
They are lighting fast and hide under the bed and places like that.

They probably do no harm. I would prefer to get rid of them, though.
Any ideas?

As one poster suggested, think cat.

Lizard hunting will provide hours of fun and diversion for both the cat and
you.

You can borrow a cat if you're adverse to a commitment.

"HeyBub" wrote in message
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Walter R. wrote:
Occasionally I am invaded by small lizards (6-8"). They come in
through tiny cracks under the screen door or when the doors is left
open inadvertently. They probably thrive and grow on a feast of ants
and insects.
They are lighting fast and hide under the bed and places like that.

They probably do no harm. I would prefer to get rid of them, though.
Any ideas?

As one poster suggested, think cat.

Lizard hunting will provide hours of fun and diversion for both the cat
and
you.

You can borrow a cat if you're adverse to a commitment.

A dozen posts, and nobody has suggested fixing the damn door? Add a sweep
weatherstrip on the bottom, a spring to keep it closed, and fix any other
entry points you notice.

aem sends...

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"Walter R." wrote in message
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Occasionally I am invaded by small lizards (6-8"). They come in through
tiny cracks under the screen door or when the doors is left open
inadvertently. They probably thrive and grow on a feast of ants and
insects.

You would rather have ants and insects?

(Are you sure they are 8"?! Where the heck are you?)


Must live in a barn in the desert!


OR Florida!



What he needs is a 'lizard catcher'
http://www.macnstuff.com/mcfl/1/lizard.html

This technique probably wouldn't work on the lizards I met in the deserts
of Kuwait which are about the size of small Volkswagens and travel at Mach
2 speed (at least when you step on them by mistake when they bury
themselves in the sand!). The first time that happened I almost had the
'big one', probably wasn't too pleasant for the lizard either but WTF!

Jay

Hey Jay, they sound like the lizards in Mexico. I left my room at a resort
and there was a big black Iguana on the lawn about 3 feet long.....when you
are standing there in your swim suit barefoot...well that'll scare the *&%$
out of ya!....Ross

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Walter R. wrote:

Occasionally I am invaded by small lizards (6-8"). They come in through
tiny
cracks under the screen door or when the doors is left open
inadvertently.
They probably thrive and grow on a feast of ants and insects.
They probably do no harm. I would prefer to get rid of them, though. Any
ideas?

The Florida variety like to sneak in, too. I don't bother with them,
just let them find their way out the way they came in. On the rare
occasion that they do not get out, they just dry up without any odor.
We have a small butterfly net from the dimestore that the grandkids use
to catch them outdoors - they are fast, but can be captured.

Agreed, sit on a chair with the buttefly net as suggested, but to speed
things along, also make a noise like a fly.

Don't depend on a cat. I found a lizard dozing next to my curled up cat
last summer. Took a picture to prove it.


"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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"Walter R." wrote in message
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Occasionally I am invaded by small lizards (6-8"). They come in through
tiny cracks under the screen door or when the doors is left open
inadvertently. They probably thrive and grow on a feast of ants and
insects.

They are lighting fast and hide under the bed and places like that.

They probably do no harm. I would prefer to get rid of them, though. Any
ideas?

--
Walter
www.rationality.net
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Get a cat.

On Tue, 24 Jan 2006 18:10:04 GMT, "Walter R."
wrote:

Occasionally I am invaded by small lizards (6-8"). They come in through tiny
cracks under the screen door or when the doors is left open inadvertently.
They probably thrive and grow on a feast of ants and insects.

They are lighting fast and hide under the bed and places like that.

They probably do no harm. I would prefer to get rid of them, though. Any
ideas?

Did you know that some lizards have detachable tails? I found out when
a lizard got in my house.
--
Mark Lloyd
http://notstupid.laughingsquid.com

"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what
to have for lunch. Liberty is a well armed lamb
contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin

"Art" wrote in message
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Don't depend on a cat. I found a lizard dozing next to my curled up cat
last summer. Took a picture to prove it.


"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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"Walter R." wrote in message
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Occasionally I am invaded by small lizards (6-8"). They come in through
tiny cracks under the screen door or when the doors is left open
inadvertently. They probably thrive and grow on a feast of ants and
insects.

They are lighting fast and hide under the bed and places like that.

They probably do no harm. I would prefer to get rid of them, though. Any
ideas?

--
Walter
www.rationality.net
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Get a cat.




OK....MY cat, then. :-) If she runs out of mice or squirrels to murder, she
chases dry leaves and brings them to the door. Totally nuts.

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"Walter R." wrote in message
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Occasionally I am invaded by small lizards (6-8"). They come in
through tiny cracks under the screen door or when the doors is left
open inadvertently. They probably thrive and grow on a feast of
ants and insects.

You would rather have ants and insects?

(Are you sure they are 8"?! Where the heck are you?)


Must live in a barn in the desert!


OR Florida!



What he needs is a 'lizard catcher'
http://www.macnstuff.com/mcfl/1/lizard.html

This technique probably wouldn't work on the lizards I met in the
deserts of Kuwait which are about the size of small Volkswagens and
travel at Mach 2 speed (at least when you step on them by mistake
when they bury themselves in the sand!). The first time that
happened I almost had the 'big one', probably wasn't too pleasant for
the lizard either but WTF!

Jay

Hey Jay, they sound like the lizards in Mexico. I left my room at a
resort and there was a big black Iguana on the lawn about 3 feet
long.....when you are standing there in your swim suit barefoot...well
that'll scare the *&%$ out of ya!....Ross



Living in Florida,I was laying on a loungechaise at the pool,and a lizard
leaps from nearby foliage onto my shoulder.
It didn't scare me,but a lady friend next to me screamed bloody murder and
jumped up,moved a few feet away.

I just put an open paper bag in front of the lizard,and come at it from
behind,chasing the lizard into the bag,then out the door for release.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Walter R. wrote:
Occasionally I am invaded by small lizards (6-8"). They come in through tiny
cracks under the screen door or when the doors is left open inadvertently.
They probably thrive and grow on a feast of ants and insects.

They are lighting fast and hide under the bed and places like that.

They probably do no harm. I would prefer to get rid of them, though. Any
ideas?

--
Walter
www.rationality.net
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I'll send you my 7-yr-old. He catches the lizards out of my house!
Mostly I don't sweat them too much.

amy

amykae wrote:

Walter R. wrote:

Occasionally I am invaded by small lizards (6-8"). They come in through tiny
cracks under the screen door or when the doors is left open inadvertently.
They probably thrive and grow on a feast of ants and insects.

They are lighting fast and hide under the bed and places like that.

They probably do no harm. I would prefer to get rid of them, though. Any
ideas?

--
Walter
www.rationality.net
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I'll send you my 7-yr-old. He catches the lizards out of my house!
Mostly I don't sweat them too much.

amy

Why catch?
They eat bugs, flies,mosquitoes. it's benefitial.

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Walter R. wrote:
Occasionally I am invaded by small lizards (6-8"). They come in through
tiny
cracks under the screen door or when the doors is left open
inadvertently.
They probably thrive and grow on a feast of ants and insects.

They are lighting fast and hide under the bed and places like that.

They probably do no harm. I would prefer to get rid of them, though. Any
ideas?

--
Walter
www.rationality.net
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I'll send you my 7-yr-old. He catches the lizards out of my house!
Mostly I don't sweat them too much.

amy

Heard passing two 7-year olds on the sidewalk --

If they keep building houses around here there ain't gonna be any place to
catch lizards!

SJF