40 times cats met lizards and it's too cute to handle

It’s no secret that opposites attract, and we’re not just talking about human opposites. Let’s face it, it doesn’t get much more opposite than cats and lizards, and these hilarious pictures of the two species of together say it all.

Here are 40 times cats and lizards encountered each other resulting in both incredible, and adorable pictures that took the internet by storm.

1. Secret handshake

If you thought only humans made secret and unique handshakes, guess again. This cat-lizard duo look like they became best buds, and even invented a custom handshake to solidify their friendship.

2. Hangin by the hair on your chinny-chin-chin, literally

This lizard latched on this cat’s chin, and he doesn’t look very happy about it. We can’t tell if the lizard is giving him a kiss, or is just really smart and knows he can’t eat him if he’s hanging like that. Either way, this picture is amazing.

3. Almost dinner

If you look really closely, you can see a lizard underneath the cover on that light. Judging by the look on their faces, these cats really want to catch it. This lizard better be careful, or he’ll end up being dinner.

4. Through the glass

This lizard looks like he’s begging this cat to break him out of his glass aquarium, and it might just become a reality. Be careful what you wish for though, we can’t tell if that’s a look of love or a look of hunger.

5. Play time

Nothing to see here, just a cat playing with its lizard bestie. Clearly, the lizard is not scared of his cat friend, he came at him with full force and the cat didn’t mind one bit.

6. Paying it forward

This cat is probably so used to getting petted, it decided to pay it forward and pet its lizard friend for a change. Either way, this picture is totally adorable. Another great part of this picture is the reflection of the owner on her iPad.

7. Get back here Walter

Walter the lizard made a run for the door with Minky the cat hot on his tail, and by the looks of it, he won’t be getting caught today. Few, that was a close one for Walter, can we just acknowledge how great of a name that is for a lizard.

8. “You go left, I’ll go right”

Here’s another pair of cats that look like they really want lizard for dinner, good thing those little guys are so dang fast. Whatever you do, don’t lose your grip!

9. King-cat vs. Little-zilla

This is not a very fair fight, or is it? One thing’s for sure, this little lizard is not backing down. He’s got some serious heart, he must have heard of the David vs. Goliath story somewhere.

10. Kitty-back ride

Nothing to see here, just a cat giving a lizard a piggy-back ride. That cat is looking at its owner like “why are you taking a picture? We do this all the time.”

11. When you try to eat your food but it bites you back

This black cat thought he was going to enjoy a nice lizard dinner, but the joke was on him. Long story short, the cat ended up being the one on the menu. Either that or their buddies and the cat is looking for a nose piercing.

12. Dinner date

This lizard-cat duo is sharing a nice veggie dinner together, they’re even being nice and taking turns. Either that or the lizard is actually looking for some insects to munch on.

13. Back to back

This is either the coolest friendship ever, or the strangest couple ever, but either way, it’s an incredible picture. I love how they’re both so comfortable together, it looks like they’re getting ready for a nap.

14. He thinks he’s a cat

This Reddit user posted this picture captioned: “Someone asked me to post this picture of my three cats here, I’m not sure.” How hilarious, we think this lizard might be a little bit confused.

15. Wrong house

When this lizard snuck into this house, I bet it never imagined it would run into three full-grown cats. Right now they just look a little bit interested, but he better run before they change their minds.

16. Sticky situation

It’s no secret that lizards have super sticky hands, but did you know it’s actually thousands of microscopic hairs known as setae that help them stick? This gecko got those setae stuck in this cat’s hair, I guess that’ll teach her not to play with lizards.

17. “Shhh… Be quiet cat, we’re hunting bugs”

This lizard has an eye on some insects, but the big cat keeps on coming over and scaring. So what does the lizard do, well put his hand on his mouth to keep him quiet of course?

18. What the heck is that…?

This cat looks completely enamored with the lizard he just spotted on the window, what out, we saw what happened to the last cat that tried to eat a lizard. If you missed it, the cat ended up being the food.

19. Cuddle time

I never really thought I’d see a lizard cuddling a cat, but here we are. This is clearly not a new thing for these two, and that cat is really loving life judging by the comfy look on its face.

20. Who knew it would be so hard to catch a lizard

Here’s yet another cat who thought he might have a little bite to eat, but actually ended up being the snack. Judging by the huge scowl on its face, we’re guessing the cat isn’t very happy about it.

21. Ouch

Here’s another cat going after a lizard and ending up the one getting preyed upon. Who knew lizards were so tough, it’s hilarious how they always go straight for the nose.

22. Excuse me, you’re on my back

This lizard has no qualms about hopping on his cat besties back, and it looks like his friend isn’t feeling it so much. Can we stop for a second, just to admire that cat’s gorgeous blue eyes?

23. Ha Ha, you can’t catch me

These three cats are starring at this lizard running across the top of their fence, he better hurry and get out of there before they make their move. He’s outnumbered, but he’s got speed on his side.

24. What do I do know?

This hilarious cat finally caught that lizard he’s been chasing, but now he has no idea what to do with him. Turns out, a lizard isn’t the food of choice for this cat and we’re okay with that.

25. What did you think? I wouldn’t fight back?

This cat loves catching lizards but was caught off guard when one of the lizards decided to fight back and actually caught him. The look on his face is pure terror. What’s wrong? A lizard’s got your nose?

26. Lizards love cuddles too

This lizard loves snuggling up with his new cat friend, mainly because he’s soft and warm. Judging by the picture, the cat is loving these cuddles just as much as the reptile.

27. Kisses

These two almost look like they’re about to share a nice smooch. Go ahead guys, no one is judging you over here. Who knows, maybe this is a true love story that won’t end with one kiss.

28. He won’t find me here

This cat has been looking all over the place for that pesky lizard who just happened to getaway. Jokes on him, the lizard is hanging on his collar right out of his sight but he’s so light the kitty doesn’t even feel him.

29. Hey, put me down!

This poor lizard got caught by this cat and brought it to its owner as a present. We can only hope that the owner did the right thing and set that pretty-looking reptile free and gave him a head start.

30. They just love each other

Here’s another case of opposites attracting, and we’d much rather see this than cats catching lizards. How could this not warm your heart? The look on that cat’s face is pure joy!

31. New best friends

When this guy decided to bring his lizard to the clinic he was interning at, the last thing he expected was for his lizard to make a new cat-bestie. Fortunately for us, that’s exactly what happened.

32. Gimme a hug

This might be the most adorable cat-lizard cuddle of all, probably because they’re actually hugging it out. They literally look like two human friends who just got reunited after not seeing each other for a while.

33. Happy birthday to us

This bearded dragon loves to cuddle with his cat friend, so much so, that they even decided to celebrate their birthdays together. Now, that’s the definition of a true friendship.

34. Separation anxiety

This cat loves his lizard pal so much, he decided to crawl right into his small aquarium and take a nap inside. It looks like the lizard doesn’t mind one bit, even if it is a little crammed in there.

35. “Come on buddy, I’ll break you out”

Either this cat is giving his lizard buddy a nice friendly pet, or he’s attempting to break him out of his aquarium. Either way, this how most good friendships start out when you’re a cat and a lizard.

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36. Another tough lizard

This whole cat getting caught by the lizard is starting to become a trend. Hopefully, other cats will start learning from their friends and stop chasing these crazy kamikaze lizards.

37. “Hey bud, whatcha doin down there?”

This cat is just checking on his bestie lizard, and it looks like he’s kind of sad that he can’t fit in his aquarium with him. Where’s the ray gun from Honey I Shrunk the Kids when you need it?

38. Kitty-lizard nap time

These two are just taking a nice nap together, and it’s just about as cute as it gets for cat-lizard relationships. I mean common, they even have their favorite blanks that they share during cuddles.

39. Smooch my please

Charles the lizard has his own Instagram, and the stuff he posts is probably why he has thousands of followers. Let’s face it, who wouldn’t want to see a komodo dragon kissing a cat?

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40. Action shot

This picture is downright phenomenal, to get this lizard in a mid-air action shot is a matter of luck, and perfect timing. Once again, here’s a cat that bit off more than it could chew and ended up with the short end of the lizard-fighting stick.

Who knew there were so many awesome pictures of cats and lizards together? One thing we do know is that these pictures are pure gold and will have you searching for more. They also make you wonder, what other opposite animals end up breaking the internet with their unlikely relationships?

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