The longevity of a lizard

[Austin]

For the past 3 or 4 summers I have noticed this gecko living on my home office window ledge. It's a nice daily distraction to see him. How long do these lizards live?

 

[RichGem]

20 + years! (depending on species)

Longer if they have insurance with Geico.

 

[Bertilak]

20 + years! (depending on species)

Longer if they have insurance with Geico.

Shorter if my cat spots it.

 

[Jim]

Austin make him an employee and write him off,
every little bit helps!

 

[40_Caliber]

Here is some more info on the "Common Anole" a.k.a Polychirontidae. I see these regularly around my house too.

 

[Austin]

Austin make him an employee and write him off,
every little bit helps!

Excellent idea!

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[GoldenMonkey]

I don't think that's a gecko...they usually have fatter, shorter tails, and sticky feet. That looks like a green anole. They are fairly common in the south/southeast US, and are very territorial...they will stake a claim on an area, and stay for years. The green ones are native to the US as well, and there's about 300 species worldwide. They are related to iguanas, but are WAY smaller and faster, lol.

EDIT: Looks like 40 Cal and I agree on the species, lol...

 

[Duckster]

That could be Stacy Keach outside your window.

 

[GoldenMonkey]

Speaking of what's outside the window, is that a Camellia bush?

 

[Austin]

Speaking of what's outside the window, is that a Camellia bush?

I don't know J.J. I just know that the drought is killing them.