LOL!! I am chuckling away!!! I am not really afraid of him but I am very "aware, cautious and careful". I do have a broom, affectionately called the "iguana wrangler". I felt a little guilty using it but I won't anymore! He doesn't like it when I bring the broom into the room and sometimes all I have to do is tap the bristles on the floor to get his attention.
I never thought of throwing a towel over his head. That advice could come in handy!!