food for a wild lizard.?

Question

Just curious on what to feed a wild lizard. I caught one and need to know what to feed it.

I found him in a parking lot. I was afraid he would get ran over. But many of you say set him free. So I will. I am an animal lover that is the only reason I brought him home. Thanks guys, and ladies too.

Okay I let it go. I put in the field near where I found it. It was unharmed and took off on it's own.

Answer 1

small bugs. you can buy tiny crickets from some pet stores or reptile supply stores.

Answer 2

So 9 hrs ago you asked how to catch a lizard for who- it sounded like you were referring to your daughter? 1 hr later you said she has already caught the lizard and it had been doing great for 2 hrs so far. During this time u also asked this question about your supposed friend who wants a lizard. You also claimed you caught a female lizard. How the heck did u know it was a girl? You don't have a clue how to check the Lizards sex. Why are u wasting people's time and lying on yahoo questions? That's so weird and pointless. And by the way, it's cruel and selfish to catch a wild lizard and keep it in a box for your own enjoyment. Then again, it's not like there's a lizard to begin with anyways.

Answer 3

While caring for your pet lizards, try to remember the role of humans in destroying their natural habitat. There are some parts of the world where they are eaten as delicacies. Others are caught and killed by the hundreds for their skin, used in making handbags and other fashion accessories. The expansion of man’s domain through construction of homes and buildings also adversely impact their environment

Answer 4

WIthout knowing what kind of lizard it is, it's pretty much impossible to say. Most will eat insects of some sort, whether it be crickets, mealworms, etc.....some eat worms, some are vegetarian.

That said, wild caught lizards very rarely survive in captivity. If the stress of the capture alone doesn't kill them, it's very difficult to get their enclosure requirements correct (especially not even knowing what kind of lizard it is)....and if their habitat conditions are not met properly, they won't eat and will die anyway.

You're better off letting him go, and if you want a lizard for a pet, buy one that is captive bred and used to living in captivity.

*EDIT*

Glad to hear you got him out of harms way, and found him a safer spot to reside in his natural are. Good for you!

Answer 5

Try a variety of veggies and bugs. Very important that you do not use outdoor-caught bugs, they can have pesticides and be poisonous to the reptile. I feed my reptiles a variety of greens such as peas, bok choi, endive and dandelion greens, the latter being the best for them and the most common for them to eat in the wild. Crickets are a good feeder, just make sure they aren't too big for him to eat. Meal worms are cheap and work too although not very nutritious.

Check out kingsnake.com for specific info on your type of lizard.

Answer 6

It all depends on what kind of "wild lizard" you caught. Down here in Florida, some love Hibiscus flowers and other vegetation. Try the link attached and see what it is.

Answer 7

Let it go, you want a reptile..buy Captive Breds...takes more then just food, unless you don't care that you will slowly be killing it ..dang you people who make it acceptable for people to take things from the, wild !! Nothing wild & native should be taken out of the wild nor kept as pets..as they do carry serious diseases like e coli, salmonella...that they are immune to but people & pets are not !! Take Care

Answer 8

Hey,

I really hope you release it. Just let it go close to where you found it, but out of the road. It'll do just fine. :)

Answer 9

crickets

Answer 10

bugs and children