[header] How to catch a wild lizard and hold it [title] Research what lizards live in your area. [step] Review maps that show the habitat of local lizards. This will help give you an idea of what kind of lizards you may be able to catch. 
[title] Know which lizards are poisonous or venomous. [step] Before you go out and handle a lizard, make sure you know which ones could be hazard to your health.