A baby lizard was in my living room ,and it's cold right now ,here in Florida. Should I let him stay the night? Or put him out to freeze? What can I give him?
2006-11-18 13:02:15 · 11 answers · asked by ~*meli$sa*~ 4 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Here is a great Q&A page about lizards. http://www.uga.edu/~srel/ecoview11-27-05.htm
And here is a brief quote from it:
"Yes, green anoles hibernate in colder regions of their geographic range, which includes the Carolinas, southern Tennessee to Arkansas and east Texas, and throughout the other Gulf states. They often hibernate in large groups and were probably congregating in late fall before it turned cold. Anoles spend winter under bark, inside rotten logs, or under boards of houses and barns. They can be seen on some bright, sunny days in winter, basking in the sun. As far as feeding them, they will do fine with no help from us as they eat little or nothing in winter. When spring arrives, they will begin feeding on small insects and spiders around the yard."
Hope this helps!
2006-11-18 13:16:11 · answer #1 · answered by sweet_leaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out what kind of lizard it is first, then run to the pet store and get some crickets or something. Where do you live, as in, what state? Is it cold like snowy cold, or is it just like in the 40's, 50's, or 60 degree weather? If it is snowy, I have no idea what a lizard may be doing there but if you live in Florida or something it might be maybe a green anole or gecko of some sort. I don't think you should feed it ants because my friend tried with her anoles and they avoided them. If you go to the pet store, maybe you could buy a heat lamp or UTH (under tank heater) to warm it up. Take a picture and ask the employees to tell you what it is. Don't be surprised if they can't tell you, though. I don't trust pet store employees that well. Good luck!
2016-03-29 01:04:11 · answer #2 · answered by Shane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's time for the lizard to hibernate. It's looking for a warm place to spend the cold months in. Take it back outside when the sun is at it's highest and warmest point. It should have time to find a natural place to be.
2006-11-18 13:11:06 · answer #3 · answered by redbass 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do Lizards Hibernate
2016-10-05 12:36:46 · answer #4 · answered by winkels 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You live in Florida how cold does it get there? (it's below zero here) I'm sure he'll be ok to let out of the house, if your worried about the temp then wait until morning when things warm up.
2006-11-18 15:41:37 · answer #5 · answered by pharfly1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the normally hide in the grass or under rocks but i have found alot in my house to i normally just put them outside and i see them the next day and there ok i hope that you can find something to do with him but really i would put him outside cuz the can stand the cold!
2006-11-18 13:08:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found one sleeping under a lawn cushion this morning. He was OK. I think they can make it they find warm places near the ground. under logs and stones.I think they hibernate a little.
2006-11-18 13:06:44 · answer #7 · answered by eagle8332003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
reptiles(cold blooded animals)they will be just fine they love to hibernate and they can stand winter with no problems.
2006-11-18 15:56:48 · answer #8 · answered by READY OR NOT HERE I COME ! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they find a warm place (your house)
let the lil baby stay. it wont do any harm
might even eat some bugs for you ;)
2006-11-18 13:05:49 · answer #9 · answered by Michelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an interesting question, and one that intrigued me for a very long time.
2016-08-23 10:56:21 · answer #10 · answered by lissa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋