The Villages, Florida Geckos

By
Real Estate Agent with TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE

One of the guest who is staying at one of our investors homes here in The Villages, Florida called concerned about these little creatures that kinda look like very small alligators, they are all over the place!  This was their first experience with Geckos and we told them they are harmless and good to have around as they eat mosquitos, spiders and ants and here in Florida anything that eats bugs is a good thing!

I decided to Google Florida Geckos and it is complicated, some sites say we have 10 types of Geckos, others 12, 15, 17 and the most 18 types, doesn’t matter all of them are harmless.  Concerned about infestation? Don’t be they live outside in shady areas you might see one in your home but they want out as soon as possible.  I have an open paver patio on the east side of my home which about 5:00 is shady and the perfect place for a beverage.  The little guys are active running around or just sitting some place waiting to eat a bug.  No problem until one of these little guys come to me to discuss Progressive Insurance!  Geckos good, bugs bad! 

Dick Betts, REALTOR®

The Betts Team

Touchstone Real Estate

The Villages, Florida

717-860-3107 cell

Dick@DickBetts.com

Comments (14)

Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Dick. Sitting here in the cold of downtown Chicago this morning, I miss the little fellows, ha, ha! Enjoy your day.

Jan 27, 2023 05:31 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Wayne Martin I'm sure you had plenty in your past!

Jan 27, 2023 05:33 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Great information. Thanks for sharing, enjoy your weekend, and

here's a GOOD LUCK to your favorite NFL Team!

Jan 27, 2023 05:41 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Bill Salvatore - East Valley thanks Bill, I don't have a dog in this hunt but like to see Purdy have a good game win or loose!

Jan 27, 2023 05:46 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Dick,

We have Geckos too but just not as many as you do. They are a good thing because they eat bugs which is always a good thing! I love seeing them sunbathing out in the sun on railings, decks, stone pavers, everywhere!

Jan 27, 2023 06:00 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Dick... I understand the value of geckos in our eco-system... but that being said, I'm no fan of any lizard type of creature or any type of bug.

Jan 27, 2023 06:15 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

But Nina Hollander, Broker the lizard type of creature eats bugs, I hate bugs more than cute little geckos!

Jan 27, 2023 06:48 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Dorie Dillard Austin TX yes we have our share of them!  Many evenings sitting on patio and watching them running around.

Jan 27, 2023 06:50 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Dick and once again great information in your blog again about the Villages.  Make it a great weekend

 

Jan 27, 2023 09:38 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Thanks Will Hamm hope you have a great weekend as well!

Jan 27, 2023 12:13 PM
Brian England
Arizona Focus Realty - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Geckos are cool-looking creatures and I always enjoy the commercials that the gecko does on tv, haha.

Jan 28, 2023 04:19 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Brian England I have a few big ones on my patio and they can run fast!  Poor lady that saw them for the first time was sure about them!

Jan 28, 2023 04:25 AM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I think these little guys are adorable - and anything that eats spiders is a great thing in my book!

Feb 03, 2023 08:59 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

What's the song Lise Howe spiders and snakes and that ain't what it takes!

Feb 03, 2023 11:09 AM