tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post116618219396633664..comments2023-11-02T05:09:48.607-05:00Comments on PURE FLORIDA: Deck The Halls With Cool Little Lizards, Falalalala ...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-21322590538772945112007-01-17T10:18:00.000-05:002007-01-17T10:18:00.000-05:00My Dad used to latch them on to his earlobes for a...My Dad used to latch them on to his earlobes for a laugh. I still can't abide being bitten, even by harmless things like anoles and baby snakes. I always jump and shake them off, even though my intellect KNOWS that no harm will come to me...<br /><br />It's nice to see that ONE of us has been keeping up with the weblogging...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1166402455807753492006-12-17T19:40:00.000-05:002006-12-17T19:40:00.000-05:00I don't remember that post, but your tree is spect...I don't remember that post, but your tree is spectacular this year!R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1166330940536888712006-12-16T23:49:00.000-05:002006-12-16T23:49:00.000-05:00I've raised ducks several years and yes, they have...I've raised ducks several years and yes, they have a comically quizzical look. And I love these little Carolina anoles in Florida. I noticed this past week that there were many tiny ones about the place, as though there was a recent burst of hatching. Does that happen at particular times during the year or is it a constant event?<BR/><BR/>Speaking of the little mummified ones, I wonder if you remember that we had one decorating the top of our St. Petersburg tree last year? I may have to revive that post...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1166277321067454402006-12-16T08:55:00.000-05:002006-12-16T08:55:00.000-05:00Welcome home Pablo. No, they seem to be always fre...Welcome home Pablo. <BR/>No, they seem to be always free of obvious dirt. <BR/>I still wouldn't want one sitting on my pigeon peas and rice tho.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1166268650986602772006-12-16T06:30:00.000-05:002006-12-16T06:30:00.000-05:00Years ago, when we were on the island of St. Croix...Years ago, when we were on the island of St. Croix, we saw similar little critters everywhere -- even on the walls of the finest restaurant we could find. I don't suppose they are dirty creatures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1166243788152405702006-12-15T23:36:00.000-05:002006-12-15T23:36:00.000-05:00Laura,You're far enough south that you could have ...Laura,<BR/>You're far enough south that you could have a host of exotics besides our little native anole. Check out this site:<BR/>http://www.myfwc.com/critters/exotics/resultsClass.asp?taxclass=R<BR/><BR/>It has info and pics. I bet you have the brown anole. <BR/>Lizard earrings are popular here too!<BR/><BR/><BR/>POPatricia,<BR/>I found 2 emerald ones tonight snuggled under a trash can lid. I like to watch the boy anoles bobbing and flashing their red throat pouches.<BR/><BR/><BR/>ThreeCollie,<BR/>"turn green with envy" Heehee.<BR/>I think Laura and her husband are raising fearless girls. Me too!<BR/><BR/>roger,<BR/>truly LOL! i've seen worse under our couch ... took a picture once,it was so bizarre under there.<BR/><BR/>Robin,<BR/>I guess it's the A/C low humidity inside. Most of them wind up inbetween the window screen and glass as Kevin mentioned. Greenhouse effect gets em. <BR/>I'm glad tinymongous gave you pleasurenicity. :)<BR/><BR/>Kevin,<BR/>The couch underworld is a no go zone.<BR/><BR/>Rurality,<BR/>You could set up that cool game cam in your hallway and track his movements :)<BR/><BR/>Betsy,<BR/>Me too. I must've "owned" a gross of these guys as a kid ... not all at one time.<BR/>No cats here, but I know what you mean.<BR/><BR/>Swampy,<BR/>Yes, but you have neon slime molds!<BR/><BR/>Deb,<BR/>We are sorely lacking in wolves. <BR/><BR/>Hoss,<BR/>Groucho could make anything funny.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1166236429215768042006-12-15T21:33:00.000-05:002006-12-15T21:33:00.000-05:00I was lucky enough to never own a duck, or a lizar...I was lucky enough to never own a duck, or a lizard for that matter.<BR/><BR/>I sorta remember some comedian saying, over and over, "Wanna buy a duck?" That was funny, but I have no idea why.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1166234213551022632006-12-15T20:56:00.000-05:002006-12-15T20:56:00.000-05:00Very cool. We in Minnesota are severely lacking in...Very cool. We in Minnesota are severely lacking in lizards. <BR/><BR/>I remember these from my grandpa's place on the St. John's River by Colee Cove.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07879771115420282834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1166223829361151942006-12-15T18:03:00.000-05:002006-12-15T18:03:00.000-05:00Jealous, pure and simple. We are just north of th...Jealous, pure and simple. <BR/>We are <I>just</I> north of the range of the anole.swamp4mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03500364141244115390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1166201466327438012006-12-15T11:51:00.000-05:002006-12-15T11:51:00.000-05:00We used to tie strings around them for "leashes," ...We used to tie strings around them for "leashes," then let them climb around on the screen porches for a day or so, and let them go. Cute little lizards. Cats are terrible on them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1166198415305758722006-12-15T11:00:00.000-05:002006-12-15T11:00:00.000-05:00Had a green one visit me inside the other day. I t...Had a green one visit me inside the other day. I tried to catch him to take him outside but he was too quick for me. I hope he can find his own way out. I hate finding little skeletons!Ruralityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616461213179182660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1166194280918389692006-12-15T09:51:00.000-05:002006-12-15T09:51:00.000-05:00Gettin stuck between a window and screen will mumm...Gettin stuck between a window and screen will mummify one. I guess they starve then dry up. We don't move much furniture, there may be a colony of mummified lizards there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1166193295715954982006-12-15T09:34:00.000-05:002006-12-15T09:34:00.000-05:00Tinymongous! What a great word. Love that lizard. ...<I>Tinymongous</I>! What a great word. Love that lizard. She's very pretty. Why do they become mummified after they've been indoors for a while? It's better than decomposing and rotting, but what conditions make for mummification?robin andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06386655587963143782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1166189638251708982006-12-15T08:33:00.000-05:002006-12-15T08:33:00.000-05:00You folks down there in Pure Florida have the best...You folks down there in Pure Florida have the best stuff (and you have it in the winter too)! If I were an anole I would turn green with envy....and I laughed so hard at Laura's daughter's fancy ear rings. What a great idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1166186985547492052006-12-15T07:49:00.000-05:002006-12-15T07:49:00.000-05:00Not much prettier than a Carolina Anole when they ...Not much prettier than a Carolina Anole when they turn that pretty shade of green. I love watching them move around. Much different from other lizards. Smooth and slow.... unless they feel they should move fast. (like perhaps when a giant human is approaching) :)pissed off patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08854364015577541981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1166184581618449492006-12-15T07:09:00.000-05:002006-12-15T07:09:00.000-05:00I dont know what type of lizard we have around her...I dont know what type of lizard we have around here, seems like there are dozens of different types. Do you know of any good websites to help identify them? <BR/><BR/>Growing up in Florida, they were all "just lizards" to me. One thing for sure, we must have thousands around our yard and they get in the house a lot too. Whenever I water the plants outside, the lizards come out in droves and hang around, waiting for the bugs to be flushed out from the soil, and they'll zap 'em up. Natures mini exterminators, they are.<BR/> <BR/>My oldest daughter used to love to catch them and let them clamp onto her ear lobes, and then come in the house to show me. *sigh*. She hasn't done that in a while! <BR/><BR/>Now about that last comment of yours about the ducks, it's a good thing there is still water in the ponds around here or I'd be complaining again about the ducks in our pool!<BR/><BR/>(and the tadpoles, too.. from the post below... argh)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com