Lol, and I was one of those! At least these don't destroy houses and attics. Definitely need to watch the pets though!
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Lol, and I was one of those! At least these don't destroy houses and attics. Definitely need to watch the pets though!
Well no, but instead they want to eat you - I'm not sure if thats better... :)
Btw., some other reptile in Florida is a real pest, even if it only eats fruits and vegetables: Iguanas. Do you have them around as well? They crap everywhere and can spread infections that way. And there are lots of them. Often they sit in trees (because of the fruits) or on roofs. I watched some videos from a professional Iguana hunter, where he shoots dozens of them in one morning. He then uses the skin to make belts and purses and such stuff.
Another problem are Boas, large snakes, who were released into the swamps by people who wanted to get rid of them. Better dont mess with them - they eat the alligators!
The iguana invasion hasn't made it quite this far north yet, but as you said is definitely a problem if you drive 2 hours south. I'm planning to take the pellet rifle on a trip south one of these days. It's also apparently very popular for the BBQ grill.
I recently saw a new record snake being caught here in Florida. 215 lbs, 17.7 female python. No thanks to wrestling that one.
We do have dozens of these little lizards around the house. They are called Anoles. Kind of cute, they only get a few inches long. The cats love chasing them when they sneak inside the screened porch or house.
Well, you better ask the people for permission first, I suggest. This Iguana hunter does that, of course, since he often even goes into the back yard of houses. And some people have actually called the cops on him.
A 215 lb snake, wow! Thats really big! It eats crocodiles for breakfast I guess. Or everything else that runs around there. Unless its too big, like a cow or so.
It was really stupid of the people to release such animals into the wilderness. I mean, today we know what problems a invasive species can cause.
Yes, such little lizzards are not so dangerous and sometimes even useful.
In Brasil I had Geckos in the house - and the bedroom. It can be a bit startling if you come into a dark room, turn the light on - and then see those things run to take cover behind furniture with lightning speed. And that even on the ceiling if needed. :)
But they are surprisingly successful in hunting flying insects. Frequently I have seen a Gecko with a moth in its mouth. I dont know how they do this - and in total darkness as well.