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How can I find a wild lizard?

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It depends on the lizard you want to find and the area you live in. If you're in Australia, many lizards can be found underground. If you're in South America, you could find lizards by climbing trees. Some lizards like to walk around in the grass. Talk to your local herpetological society for more information about lizards in your area.

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There is a lizard around my house with a rubber gasket stuck around his neck. I don't know what to do for it. I know it will die if it isn't removed. What should I do?

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Catch it and take it to a vet. If you can't catch it yourself, call Animal Control and they will catch it and help it.

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How do I catch a wild lizard on the ground?

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You could catch it with a net or approach it quietly, cup the top of the lizard and gently scoop it into your hand.

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I want to catch some lizards close to my house, but they are always near some huge bushes. How can I catch them?

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I usually spray them with cool water and it stops them, or just wait for the lizard to move from the bush and block its way back in.

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Can I eat a wild lizard?

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No, you shouldn't eat a wild lizard if you have any other option. You never know what kind of diseases or bacteria it could be carrying.

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How can I capture a gecko on the wall?

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If you wish to capture a gecko on the wall, coral it into a corner, and place a cardboard box or container on the wall nearby. You may need a friend to assist you in holding the container. Shoo the lizard into the box or container with a broom or your hands.

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How do I catch a lizard in the grass?

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Approach it from the back where it cannot see you and freeze when it looks at you. Then drop a box onto it to quickly capture it.

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