One thing newcomers to Thailand may be surprised to find in their homes is the house lizard. If you are from a northern country, you obviously are not used to having reptiles in your home, unless you fancy them as pets.
Common House Lizard
Maybe these cute little creatures should be considered pets, even though they come completely free of charge and delivered by mother nature. They are beneficial because they eat mosquitoes and other pesky insects that are all so common here. People like the house lizards because of this handy feature.
They Grow from 7.5–15 cm and Live 5 Years
You may have to clean up their droppings from time to time, but that is the only price you pay for their service.
The house lizard is commonly called a "jing-jok" (Thai: จิ้งจก) after the chirping sound they often make.
The house lizard is commonly called a "jing-jok" (Thai: จิ้งจก) after the chirping sound they often make.
The House Lizard's Toes Have Special Pads that Allow them to Cling to Walls & Ceilings [Courtesy wikipedia.org]
House lizards store fat in their tails for times when insects are scarce (whenever would THAT be?). Their tails also detach when a cat or larger lizard tries to capture them. The tail grows back afterwards.
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