Can Florida lizards bite humans and harm them?

I caught lizards and snakes when I was young. It was an every day thing in Georgia for my friends and I to catch little critters and handle them for a few minutes and let them go. I've been bitten dozens of times by lizards, snakes, and turtles. read more

I caught lizards and snakes when I was young. It was an every day thing in Georgia for my friends and I to catch little critters and handle them for a few minutes and let them go. read more

Yes, most lizards can bite as a weapon for self defense. However lizards that are kept in captivity, such as iguanas, are less likely to bite humans because they are used to human contact. Some lizards give a warning before biting - if a lizard opens its mouth wide, swells and hisses at the same time, this is a warning that it may be about to bite. read more