Do Garden Lizards Bite?

Small garden lizards are literally everywhere you look across your backyard during warmer times, so it’s normal to be curious about them. Are they poisonous? What happens if they bite you? Do they even have teeth?

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As with all other animals, garden lizards have some mechanisms to defend themselves, and yes, biting is definitely one of them. Garden lizards are mostly harmless but they will show their teeth if urged to do it.

Do Garden Lizards Have Teeth?

Yes, they do have.  Most garden lizards are carnivores so they eat small insects, moths, ants, slaters, caterpillars, spiders, worms, flies, and other tiny animals they can snare.

Short and clear—no. When it comes to North America, there is only one type of lizard that’s poisonous, which is the Gila monster. This very large lizard can be found in some parts of Mexico and the southern part of the US.

Are Garden Lizards Poisonous?

You can make tobacco and coffee mixture balls and place them in the corners of every room where you notice their presence. Pretty soon, you’ll notice how lizards clear out of your home.

Are Garden Lizards Poisonous?

Garden lizards are generally smaller species that can be quite useful when it comes to catching flies, bugs, or other insects in your backyard. They are usually afraid of humans and pets but will defend themselves if threatened.

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