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bsliny 02-12-2008 04:15 PM

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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 02-12-2008 04:19 PM

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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 02-12-2008 05:09 PM

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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 02-12-2008 05:58 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 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:

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 02-12-2008 07:54 PM

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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 02-12-2008 08:17 PM

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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 02-12-2008 11:04 PM

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

Boomer 02-13-2008 12:32 AM

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

Barefoot 02-13-2008 12:46 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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 02-13-2008 12:48 AM

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I love them!! Outside preferably! LOL

dobronte 02-13-2008 01:22 AM

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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 02-17-2008 06:25 PM

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GEICO IMPORTED THEM INTO FLORIDA

chuckinca 02-17-2008 11:16 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by barefoot at last
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 02-18-2008 12:33 AM

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

renielarson 02-18-2008 01:41 AM

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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?


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