The Backstory (How They Got There)
We had seen lizards in the house before. Small, quick, harmless creatures that scurried across walls and ceilings. We usually shooed them outside and thought nothing of it.
Apparently, one of them had decided that the corner of our bedroom—the warm, quiet corner beside the bed frame—was the perfect place to lay her eggs.
Lizards lay their eggs in protected areas with stable temperatures and humidity. The space between the bed frame and the wall was dark, undisturbed, and consistently warm. It was, from a lizard’s perspective, a perfect nursery.
I couldn’t even be mad. It was actually kind of impressive.
What We Did Next (The Right Way to Handle Reptile Eggs)
If you ever find reptile eggs in your home, here’s what you should know.
Identify the species. Most house lizards (geckos, anoles, skinks) are harmless. Their eggs are small, white, and leathery. If you’re unsure, call a local wildlife expert or herpetological society.
Do not move the eggs unless absolutely necessary. Reptile eggs are sensitive to orientation. Rotating them can kill the developing embryo. If you must move them, mark the top of each egg with a soft pencil before picking them up.
Create a safe incubator. If the eggs are in a dangerous location (high traffic area, near pets, likely to be disturbed), you can move them to a small container with damp vermiculite or paper towels. Keep them at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.
Leave them alone if possible. The mother chose that spot for a reason. If you can cordon off the area, let nature take its course.
Be patient. Reptile eggs can take weeks or months to hatch, depending on the species and temperature.
The Waiting Game (What Happened Next)
We decided to leave the eggs where they were. We blocked off the area with a small cardboard barrier to prevent accidental disturbance. We checked on them every few days.
For weeks, nothing happened. I started to forget they were there.
Then, on a warm Saturday morning, my husband called me into the bedroom. “Come see this.”
Two tiny lizards—each no bigger than my pinky finger—were sitting beside the empty eggshells. They were dark, almost black, with tiny translucent bellies. They looked up at us with enormous eyes, then scurried under the bed.
We never saw them again. But every time I see a small gecko on the wall, I wonder if it’s one of them.
What I Learned
Here’s what I want you to take away from this story.
Nature is everywhere, even in our homes. We share our spaces with creatures we rarely see—lizards in the walls, spiders in the corners, birds on the roof. Most of them mean us no harm. Most of them are just trying to live their lives, raise their young, and survive.
Finding lizard eggs beside my bed was startling. But it was also a reminder that I am not the only inhabitant of my home.
I am sharing this space with other living beings.
And if I’m lucky, sometimes I get to witness the miracle of new life—right there on my bedroom floor.
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