[Bjeanj]

Opened my front door and an anole ran in. Ran to get butterfly net a friend gave us to catch/release the anoles. Dog was sniffing curiously after the anole while it was running around the tiled entry way. Wouldn't go back out the door! Finally caught the little thing in the net, but in my haste, the edge of the rim caught its tail and cut it right off. Took it out the front door to release it, worried the dog would make a snack of the tail (can I say ICK again?!). Came back in to pick it up, and the tail WAS STILL THRASHING AROUND!

Ooh, ick! I know the tail regrows, but ick ick ick!

P.S. They're not a protected species, right?

[Boomer]

Now I want a butterfly net! What a good idea! My back door is my problem. Front door....so far, so good.

When I open the lanai door to the backyard, I always make sure the sliders to the house are closed. Anoles like to hang out somewhere above that outside door.......lurking...... just waiting to pounce on my head.

And so I made a plan........

I never open that door without rattling the knob and banging on the edge and sometimes I even make weird noises.

Anybody who witnesses this exit ritual of mine would think a butterfly net is definitely needed.

[graciegirl]

We call them gecko's at our house. We rescue them from Bootsie and Mikey who call them prey.

Sometimes.

Sometimes alive.

Sometimes alive and not well.

We try.

Does calling them geckos or anoles signify how you vote in most elections?

[joldnol]

long ways from protected but thanks for not killing it. They're great for getting rid of our 6 legged vermin.

[Bjeanj]

My friend (who gave us the net) corrected me when I called it a gecko. Said it was an "ANOLE". Who knew?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Bjeanj

My friend (who gave us the net) corrected me when I called it a gecko. Said it was an "ANOLE". Who knew?

I had to tease you just a little.

[Bjeanj]

I think I'm like Sheldon (Big Bang Theory). I don't "get it" sometimes. But I thought it was cute. My friend is still quick to point out the differences between the two!

[DonH57]

I'm sure the anole knows to go to a re tail store.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by Bjeanj

Opened my front door and an anole ran in. Ran to get butterfly net a friend gave us to catch/release the anoles. Dog was sniffing curiously after the anole while it was running around the tiled entry way. Wouldn't go back out the door! Finally caught the little thing in the net, but in my haste, the edge of the rim caught its tail and cut it right off. Took it out the front door to release it, worried the dog would make a snack of the tail (can I say ICK again?!). Came back in to pick it up, and the tail WAS STILL THRASHING AROUND!

Ooh, ick! I know the tail regrows, but ick ick ick!

P.S. They're not a protected species, right?

I bought a gold fish net to catch and release mine

[rubicon]

There are 372 different species of anole. The knight, green, bark, Jamaican giant, Cuban brown are found primarily in Florida. an anole can range from 3-7 , the knight 12'or more. Anole do change color but the extent and variation of the ability to do so differs widely throughout individual species.....yes I looked it up..,,,,,didn't see where they said they were good to eat

Sauteed anole over angel hair pasta and pesto sauce..Hmmmm

[flyerguy]

Originally Posted by Bjeanj

My friend (who gave us the net) corrected me when I called it a gecko. Said it was an "ANOLE". Who knew?

Call them what you may, I just call them lizards.

[Bjeanj]

The butterfly net has a loong handle for us slowpokes

[Bjeanj]

Rubicon, one word: bleckh!

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by Bjeanj

Rubicon, one word: bleckh!

insome parts of the world its termed bon appetite

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by DonH57

I'm sure the anole knows to go to a re tail store.