{"id":136,"date":"2021-07-03T08:48:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-03T08:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/reptilefollower.com\/?p=136"},"modified":"2023-11-03T08:57:34","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T08:57:34","slug":"are-lizards-poisonous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reptilefollower.com\/are-lizards-poisonous\/","title":{"rendered":"Are House Lizards Poisonous? (Or Just Rumors?)"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you have seen a house lizard, or have one, you may be wondering if they are poisonous or dangerous…<\/p>\n
Are house lizards poisonous?<\/h2>\n
House lizards are not poisonous or venomous. However, they are known to bite in self-defense but the bites are not usually that bad. But, they are known, like most lizards, to have salmonella. Meaning, it’s important to wash your hands after any contact with them to avoid salmonella infection.<\/strong><\/p>\n
So, now you know. But, what happens if you touch a house lizard? Are these lizards poisonous to cats? And, what about dogs? Keep reading for these answers, and much more…<\/p>\n\n
What happens if you touch a house lizard?<\/h2>\n
A house gecko.<\/p><\/div>\n
If you touch a house lizard nothing spectacular is likely to happen. However, it is advisable to wash your hands to avoid the salmonella they have. There is also a chance it could bite you out of fear.<\/p>\n
The reality is, these louse lizards, or geckos, look scarier than they are. They are not classed as dangerous lizards, especially when compared to large killers like the Komodo Dragon<\/a>.<\/p>\n