House guest

Maybe it's the new visitor in your house. Maybe you just want to have a "pet" for a day. Here's how to catch a lizard without touching it.

[edit] Steps

Locate the lizard. If it is cornered or in some kind of room, it will be easier to catch.
Silently approach the lizard so you don't scare it. Have a bucket and stick with you.
Slowly put the bucket in front of it. If it runs away put the bucket in front of it again.
Softly and very gently touch its back/tail with the stick, so it runs into the bucket. Be very careful not to hurt it or to poke it hard - you are simply directly nudging it to one direction. Once it is in, transfer it to a suitable reptile house if you have one. If you don't, make sure your bucket is tall enough or find one that is tall enough. Or make a makeshift, short-term home from a shoe box or similar box.
Set your lizard loose or study/draw its picture for a few hours and then release it to freedom outside again.

[edit] Tips

It is not a good idea to keep lizards from the wild, as they carry diseases and possibly mites etc. See a certified pet store if you wish to keep a lizard as a pet.

Make sure the type of lizard will not hurt you before you try to catch it. Some lizards have very strong jaw grips and some are poisonous.
Do not touch the lizard but if for some reason you do, always wash your hands before you touch a lizard and after. Most lizards eat crickets, but you should not keep it for long and let it go soon. Putting a container of water in is good for it to cool down in.