In addition, lizards should not be allowed in the kitchen, near food or dishes and don't use the kitchen sink to wash the lizard or its home. Sensible thinking can help lessen the risk of the spread of Salmonella. Lizards, such as Geckos and Iguanas, can make wonderful pets, when taken care of properly and respected. Lizards such as the Gila Monster and Bearded Lizard that face depletion, also need respect and to have their homes handled properly. No creature should be eliminated to make room for another.
Lizards are versatile and diverse.
They have been around for a very long time with ancestors having roamed the Earth long before man. Take the opportunity to learn about these amazing reptiles and you will be surprised. You will also understand how easy it is to appreciate and admire such unique and scaly reptiles. Though some species of lizard may one day only be found in zoos, many others will walk the Earth for centuries to come. Lizards are diverse and durable, as long as we respect their worlds.