Hi Dilly, Dont know what part of the States your from but it cant be Florida coz there are plenty of these little creatures there. They are called Geckos and as stated are harmless enough except a little trick they have to avoid being caught. they can detach their tails when attacked and leave it wriggling on the ground behind them. Quite a shock first time you try to catch one. Oh and they grow a new one back in a very short time.