I HAVE NEVER SEEN ONE LIKE THIS IN MY LIFE . I'M SCARED THAT IT MAY BE POISONESS. I LIKE LIZARDS BUT THIS ONE IT'S BEAUTIFULL BUT IT GIVES ME AN EARY FEELING. I CAN'T FIND ANYTHING ON THE NET. PLEASE HELP!
2006-06-26 12:05:54 · 19 answers · asked by Sissy 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I live in West Virginia
2006-06-26 12:21:22 · update #1
I don't think this is a salamander because it's not slick it does not look wet,it reminds me of the skin like an iguana that i had.
2006-06-26 16:06:30 · update #2
Thank-you Turtlepondjp that was it. They are so pretty.Thanks to all the rest of you that tried to answer my question. This was my first time using yahoo answers. This was a wonderful experience. Thank- you
2006-06-27 06:51:54 · update #3
it is a red eft for sure 100% look it up
2006-06-26 16:24:45 · answer #1 · answered by turtlepondjp 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you live in the desert it could be a Gila Monster (scary sounding name for a timid critter, though poisonous, it is very shy). Could be a salamander or gecko, and will help your garden by eating the bugs that will eat your flowers! Leave it alone, it's more scared of you than you are of it!
2006-06-26 12:10:56 · answer #2 · answered by Nightwalker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be a Gila Monster if you live in the Southwestern U.S. If so, they are highly poisonous and you should not handle it or try to make it your pet. If you do a google search I an sure you can find a picture of a Gila Monster that may allow you to be certain if this is what you saw. I hope this has been helpful! DW
2006-06-26 12:12:41 · answer #3 · answered by Jimmy Pete 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should call your local pet shop for some advice. It sounds to me like you have in your lovely garden a 6 eyed, 4 toed, 3 tongue, black circled with orange centers lizard. Check it out
2006-06-26 12:08:44 · answer #4 · answered by shizzlechit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, more precisely it is a "Red Ef" newt. Very similar to a salamander, but usually smaller. They are 100% harmless and very helpful as they eat little bugs.
2006-06-30 07:09:51 · answer #5 · answered by Mike 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not take any chances. If its whT I THINK IT IS its a lizard that has toxic skin so NO TOUCHY!!!. Or it could be the one that is only deadly if you eat it so NO PUTTING IN MOUTHY!!!. Either way catch it carefully and dont harm it. i bet its someones pet that escaped so be nice. Its probably scared
2006-06-26 12:12:14 · answer #6 · answered by Helios64 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in Arizona or New Mexico, it could be a gila monster. These have a poisonous bite but they're not aggressive.
2006-06-26 12:10:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u think its going to indanger u or ur family (if u have a family) call ur local animal care center or that place that u call if u c something strange with an animal (like a racoon in the middle of daylight in ur garbage cane)
2006-06-26 12:13:46 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats a red-spotted newt... It's a really common slamader in the US. It excretes a poisonous substance if it's threatened... but it won't hurt you unless you lick it or something... even then it PROBABLY wouldn't kill you. just leave it alone and keep small children away from it.
2006-06-26 12:12:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, an "orange lizard", as you call it, is a salamander.
2006-06-26 12:20:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those kind are all over here where I live. They are beautiful aren't they. I don't know if they are poisonous or not though. You can check at the local D&R office. They should know.
2006-06-26 12:10:10 · answer #11 · answered by דְבוֹרָה Devorah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋