on World Lizard Day. 🦎🦎🦎🦎August 14
I was walking into the laundry room not long after midnight, and a baby lizard sped by me and went under the washing machine. It looked more like a gecko or something.
It might have come in when we were taking out the trash or something. I was like okay lizard, you better find your way out before Luna senses you. 
Lizard Queen

We have a screened patio & you know how nature is, lizards, salamanders and baby frogs tend to find their way on the patio. I guess they think Luna is friendly?

Now it's gonna sound like I do, but no, my house is not some reptile party spot. I don't have multiple lizards in my house at the same time. I'm talking over the span of the 5 years that we've been here, I have kept a lot of them alive from Luna. Sometimes on the patio, I would even be running towards the lizard with her so I could get to it before her...lol what a mess.

So I have had to rescue so many of these little creatures through the years. Luna will bring them in the house and bring them to whatever room I am in, and usually I would be asleep. Her claws would wake me up out of my sleep and I'd see her not being so friendly with the little creatures. I got good at  grabbing them by the tail, and putting them out the house alive! I of course, hadn't been able to save every single one but I have definitely saved the majority. As for the baby frogs, I scoop them up into my palms.

If I can't grab them, then I get a jar. And even Moonflower had gotten good at capturing them too.

Well thankfully it's been a big decrease this year, in Luna bringing in her friends. It used to be like once or twice a month during the warm months, but this year has been a huge decrease thankfully. I was about to get some (ethical) type of lizard deterrent, you know some mint or lavender scents that they don't like. Haven't really needed to though

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World Lizard Day — A Celebration of Scaly Wonders

** When & Why**
World Lizard Day takes place every year on August 14. While it’s not the flashiest holiday, it’s embraced by schools, zoos, parks, and reptile lovers across the globe—especially among local communities and online fans who cherish these cool critters—and it’s all about spreading the love, awareness, and knowledge of lizards National TodayEarth.comDays Of The Year.

** What Makes Lizards So Fascinating**
Lizards are among the most diverse creatures on Earth—ranging from tiny geckos to mighty Komodo dragons, with thousands of species adapted to deserts, forests, grasslands, swamps, and even cities Today’s Special DayDays Of The YearMaya Ethnozoology.
They have remarkable survival tricks—some can drop their tails when threatened and regrow them later CalendarrZoo Guide. Others can change colors, crawl vertical surfaces, or even squirt blood from their eyes to deter predators Zoo GuideDamith Danthanarayana.

** Ecological Importance**
Lizards aren’t just cool to look at—they’re essential to balance in nature. They're bio-indicators of environmental health, keeping ecosystems in check by controlling insect populations and serving as food for other creatures One World NewsDrlogyFeastMagazine.

** How to Celebrate**

• Visit your local reptile center or zoo—many host fun, hands-on events on August 14 Newport Aquarium.

• Explore nature hikes or backyard spotting—just observe respectfully and maybe snap a photo.

• Share fascinating facts or friendly lizard stories on social media using #WorldLizardDay to spread the love DrlogyOne World News.

• Donate to reptile conservation efforts or support environmental education programs.

A Wonderful Fact: A Black Herpetologist Who Loves Lizards

One shining example of passion, representation, and science in action is Dr. Earyn McGee:

• She’s an American herpetologist and science communicator celebrated for her work studying lizards and engaging communities in wildlife science Wikipedia.

• Her research includes studying how stream drying affects lizard communities in Arizona’s Chiricahua Mountains—a fascinating blend of ecology and conservation Wikipedia.

• On top of her scientific contributions, she’s a powerful advocate for diversity in science—co-organizing Black Birders Week, leading outreach efforts, and inspiring underrepresented students to explore ecology and herpetology Wikipedia.

Her work beautifully melds your love for animals and warm spirit with what representation in science can look like—full of enthusiasm, curiosity, and empowerment.