Learned something new today! Thanks for the extra info.Actually, there are more species of lizard found with trace amounts of venom (monitor lizards like the Komodo dragon). It is even found that something as common as bearded dragons have venom glands that they may use.
May I remind you that saying "house lizards" is very general, even for someone (like me) who has a fair amount of experience with various lizard species. Do these lizards climb smooth surfaces? Do they have seemingly large eyes for their head? Do they look spiny, bumpy, or shiny? There are plenty of lizards in the south that could give a typical person the creeps.
Or any American lizard lol! I remember getting attacked by those anoles for entering their territory whilst mantid hunting.It could be a Collared Lizard. If you don't know what I mean, look it up but if not, then look up the lizards of Texas, and send a pic of the closest looking one. Collared lizards are not dangerous to humans, but can be quite aggressive if you ever have the thought of holding one.
How many Komodo dragons do you see in the USA.Learned something new today! Thanks for the extra info.