This little critter was found in my house today - I have no idea how it got in, except that I do go in and out of my house to my garden frequently. I quickly placed him in a glass jar before my dog had him for lunch!!
I believe he's a lizard?? He's now in my garden, hopefully safe.
Lizards in VA??
I'm going to guess Mediterranean Gecko (Hemidactylus turcicus). Introduced to Florida in the early 1900s. Has spread throughout the southwest, including Virginia.
http://fwie.fw.vt.edu/VHS/reptiles/lizards/mediterranean-gecko/Mediterranean%20Gecko.pdf
Love him!