i am terrified of lizards!

[lemongirl65]

let me begin by saying the following:
1. my fear is irrational
2. i know "they are more afraid of me..."
i am sailing on the glory 4/24/2004 with stops in belize, cozumel and progresso.
i am planning on doing goffs caye snorkeling in belize
paradise beach in cozumel
beach in progresso
my question is...are there lizards running around on the beach?, do you see those "jesus" lizards?(my own personal nightmare)

[smceown]

I've been to Goff's Caye, no lizards there I don't think - it is a tiny island in the middle of the ocean.

I've never seen lizards (iguanas?) running aroung the beach in Cozumel either

[SUSANITA]

I've only seen one lizard on all the cruises I've been on, and that was in the bushes at the hotel in Tampa. Don't worry, you most likely won't encounter any (I hope).

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[capt. carl]

The only time I saw a lizard (or iguana) on any of my cruises was when we were touring the Mayan ruins at Tulum one ran across the path right in front of me. I let out the loudest scream that they had to stop the tour so they could make sure I was ok. It was not one of my better moments.



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[kujobie]

I saw them everywhere in Cozumel, not downtown or directly on the beaches but everywhere else

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[want2seaitall]

I did see many big lizards in the gardens at Chankanaab Park in Cozumel. They stay pretty motionless...don't bother you one bit.

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[lemongirl65]

it sounds like if i stay on the beach my chances of meeting mr. lizard are reduced.
i was planning on going to chankanaab park until i saw this picture.... http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
http://community.webshots.com/photo/112826427/112834314wexKvB

[lemongirl65]

http://community.webshots.com/photo/112826427/112834314wexKvB
i hope this works....

[ginag]

http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif We didn't see any iguana's, but we did see alot of iguana crossing signs. No worries!


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[want2seaitall]

Yup...that looks like to same little guy I saw...lol...you will see them along the trails at Chankanaab...guaranteed...but honestly...they don't bother you...if it wasn't for my two kids looking for them and pointing them out...I probably would have never noticed them.

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[disneylynn]

My kids are looking forward to seeing lizards!!!!!

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[smceown]

We had heard there were lots along the trails in Chankanaab, and we wandered around in there for a long time looking for them and didn't see a single one! Some kid said not to go to the left up ahead because there were lots of snakes. Of course my daughter turned to the left and we didn;t see those either!

[derf5585]

There is little to fear from lizards as long as you follow the same precautions as for avoiding snakebite
from
http://www.survivaliq.com/survival/poisonous-snakes-and-lizards.htm

POISONOUS SNAKES AND LIZARDS
from
http://www.i4at.org/army/appe.htm

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[glrounds]

There most likely will be a lot of LOUNGE LIZARDS on the ship. So beware ! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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[LadySpoilt]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by glrounds:
There most likely will be a lot of _LOUNGE LIZARDS_ on the ship. So beware ! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
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[lemongirl65]

would anyone else like to share their biggest fear? http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
spiders? snakes? rainy cruise day? previously mentioned lounge lizards!!??

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[derf5585]

three types of losers in the world: The Lounge Lizard, the Weak Wastrel, and the Forgetter
from
http://www.lewrockwell.com/tucker/tucker18.html

In the Land of the Lounge Lizards
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[natters]

You will definately see lizards in Cozumel, especially if you go to the "other side" of the Island. We rented a jeep last April and they were everywhere, especially around Coconuts Bar. At first I thought I was seeing things, maybe too much "to-Kill-ya" and they are very fast too. We will be there in May and I hope to try and take videos of them, I think they are neat, although I can relate to your fears, I am terrified of spiders and would not want to see them running around. Stay close to town and you shouldnt have a problem.

[glrounds]

Derf,

the lewrockwell link was fantastic. As an employer I've printed it out and am going to post it tomorrow morning in a very conspicuous place. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

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[LadySpoilt]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by glrounds:
Ladyspoilt, Who? Me? http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

No..no..no~~ http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif My apologies Mr. Glrounds...I do believe I may have confused you with someone else.....no names mentioned~~ http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
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[hdawson]

Maybe you should consider a New England/Canada cruise.

[kristy]

Well, sorry to burst your bubble...
Here are 2 pictures taken at Chankanaab by my DH of the 2 huge creatures we encountered.http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
pic 1 (http://community.webshots.com/photo/16315752/16316347JCCRgckKlo)

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[dental217]

We did see one right at the pier in Belize. He certainly wasn't bothered by all the tourists but he didn't bother them either. Just sat there motionless for quite some time.

[bethee]

I can deal with the iguanas but even a picture of a snake sends me off screaming.

[imosoreal]

I guess you'll never go to Aruba. They are everywhere and some of them look so big that I believe a small child could ride one. I see you're from Baltimore -- check out the pigeons and that's just about how it is with the iguanas. I tell you it's the truth.

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[the_monkey]

You have a much higher chance of seeing a basilisk (aka Jesus lizard) in Florida than on one of the islands. Irresponsible pet owners have let them free and they are now part of the ecosystem.

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[derf5585]

The real basilisk lizard may not be able to kill you
from
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/conker/weird-beasts/real-basilisk.htm

How does the basilisk run on water?
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http://allsands.com/Pets/SmallAnimals/basilisklizard_rha_gn.htm

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[lemongirl65]

imosoreal: thanks for the info on aruba (if i am ever there, i will stay on ship)
Cruisinfanatic: St. Thomas is out for me....lizard on beach!ewwwwwwwww
derf: as usual, GREAT INFO!!!
bethee: i am not a great fan of snakes either, but unlike lizards (any type) snakes do not elicit the same response frome me (picture a 30ish woman running, screaming, flailing, hyperventilating.)
i am looking at the pictures of lizards on belize trying to de-sensitize myself (at-home behavioral modification therapy) i hope it is working. i may go to chankanaab park if i can get a handle on this irrational fear!

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