WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT THESE D___ GECKO'S ...

[The Great Fumar]

There everywhere !!!!!!!

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/thegreatfumar/fumagator3.jpg

[Muncle]

Fumar, I think that's an anole you have there. To determine the difference, stick your hand as far as possible down his throat. If he has a tonsil-like thingy hanging from the top of his mouth, kiss your arm goodbye.

FYI, we have instituted a class action lawsuit against both geckos and anoles. Not sure what we're seeking in the way of compensations, but we'll demand at least $60K apiece for the "representative" who instigate the suit.

[punkpup]

I'm sorry, I just got up; still drinking my coffee so I'm not sure if I'm reading this correctly. Perhaps you are being humorous and I'm still not totally awake. I admit that my sense of humor may not be at full speed.

What's this animosity toward Geckos? :dontknow: They eat bugs you'd rather not have around your home.

Or is it that they just plain creep you out? ???

[Russ_Boston]

Perhaps we could build a giant wall around the state of FLA. Then we organize a petition to have the current 'illegal' Geckos and Anoles deported back over the wall. Of course we will have to inspect every pickup truck and panel van that comes across the state border for the little fellas.

Wait... That has been tried elsewhere with no success - NEVERMIND!

Plus, they do the work that other lizards don't want to do.

[renielarson]

At first I thought "anole" was a typo...geesh, I better get more coffee, too!
1rnfl

[Becky]

Fumar, D@#%! Keep those in your yard please! He (or is it a she?) looks like it eats more than little bugs!

Becky

[MMC24]

Put your ear closer to your Gecko's mouth, I think it's trying to tell you to buy Geico's Car Insurance. :yikes:

[Taltarzac]

The Great Fumar? It looks like your gator needs dentures. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alligator

[SteveZ]

If that's the size of your geckos, then I don't want to see the size of the spiders and other insects that hang around your house !

[bob2bar]

If I'm not mistaken there are no geckos here. We have anoles. There are seventeen species of lizards found east of the Rockies of which sixteen are in Florida. A gecko is one of the seventeen species and live in southeast Florida and the Keys.

[Barefoot]

Whatever they are, I think they're adorable and harmless. They provide constant amusement for my dogs. I hear they even eat bugs. I'd love to take some back to Canada with me, but they probably wouldn't do well in the snow. ;D

[samhass]

Anoles or geckos..whatever. I like them!

[Muncle]

Whichever the specie, they are excellent when sauteed lightly with shallot and garlic in cognac and served with a soupcon of french mustard. 040

[samhass]

Why Muncle, we never knew you were a gourmet chef.

[nONIE]

I think they're cute too! Im sure they do more good then harm. Lets not be too hard on the little guys.

[bsliny]

I think there cute to but i found a couple in the house Is there anything
you can put around the garage doorway or the door to the house that will keep
them out :dontknow:

[KathieI]

They are all over our property in Los Angeles, and they love to torment the Schnauzers. They purposely come out of hiding when the dogs are out so they cause the brats to bark and run all over the property. I think now there's a family of them. The dogs go nuts... I hope they never catch one. I'd have to cook it like Muncle suggests, ugh!!! Along with the escargot, sounds like a great meal...Blah!

[Irish Rover]

Isn't there an operation that will help Fumar remove that thing from his anole? Maybe I should reread this thread. I could have gotten confused while I was speed reading and playing three handed gin. :dontknow:

[Muncle]

I think there cute to but i found a couple in the house Is there anything
you can put around the garage doorway or the door to the house that will keep
them out :dontknow:

As far as I know, there is nothing you can do to keep them out. In 2 1/2 yrs, I've only seen them in the house once. Doesn't mean they're not there, only that I didn't see them.

You might try Lowes or Home Depot to see if they have a device for your yard that will attract the beasts and keep them outside. I think it's probably overkill, but you can ask the clerk if they have any anole retentive supplies.

[marianne237]

I was concerned about them in the house too, and asked the Vet if they would harm the dogs in any way. Her reply, "don't let them eat too many". Basically, anoles are a nuisance but do eat bugs, and keep my dogs amused.

Wonder if those sticky traps you use for mice would work for them.

[Taltarzac]

See I have been calling these anoles-- geckos -- or some other choice word related to what they were doing at the time. http://www.anolebook.com/

[samhass]

A neighbor told me that if you keep some in your lanai, the spiders will disappear.

[Boomer]

So...couldya maybe sic 'em on the burglars?

[Barefoot]

I was concerned about them in the house too, and asked the Vet if they would harm the dogs in any way. Her reply, "don't let them eat too many". Basically, anoles are a nuisance but do eat bugs, and keep my dogs amused. Wonder if those sticky traps you use for mice would work for them.

I'm sorry, but I have to speak up. I think sticky traps are about the most inhumane thing you can do! Even if it is mice and geckos, starving them to death isn't humane. :realmad:

[Rokinronda]

I love them!! Outside preferably! LOL

[dobronte]

They eat many of the insects that we complain about the younger ones get confused and some time get into your garage but they are a good partner in keeping the bugs down

[shaddy1]

GEICO IMPORTED THEM INTO FLORIDA

[chuckinca]

I'm sorry, but I have to speak up. I think sticky traps are about the most inhumane thing you can do! Even if it is mice and geckos, starving them to death isn't humane. :realmad:



BF:

I don't think they starve to death in a sticky trap

[F16 1UB]

Feed em to the largemouth bass. I heard they taste like chicken.

[renielarson]

I think the geckos...anoles..(Irish Rover and I are on the same wave length...laughing ) are adorable. I sit on my lanai and watch them chase each other. I think they are actually trying to mate. But my other thought coincides with Muncle...deep fried and served with hot sauce?

[PJ]

Although I like Muncle's recipe, I think they're adorable.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bleachweb/Lucylizard.jpg

[Barefoot]

PJ, what a great picture! Gotta love those geckos, they are so cute. (Alive, not fried.) ;) ;)

[islandgal]

Tal -
Any way I can connect you to my PC's Thesaurus?? 024
Love the way you come up with informative explanations.

I love geckos. There were a lot more where I moved from. One in particular would hop on bedroom slider when I turned the light on every night and would stay there for hours. So cute and harmless. I am in a Courtyard Villa and have seen very few here.

[The Great Fumar]

Its very comforting to find other people just as sick as I am..................
fumar
ps what ever happend to preparation A thruG
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Donna]

I think they are too cute...I love to watch them.. ;)

[beady]

Wow, what a lot of controversy about those cute little guys. They are harmless and eat spiders and all kinds of insects we do not want to deal with.Now what is wrong with that????
Plus, they amuse our dogs and cats. ;D ;D

Barefoot I agree: no sticky tape. Totally inhumane for any creature, with one exception cockroaches, palmetto bugs whatever you want to call them.

[The Great Fumar]

I agree with Beady
I think sticky traps are inhumane , Last week I accidental stepped on one of them and am still trying to get it off my foot.......I would have thrown the shoe away but can't seem to let go of it.....
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