The Phelsuma species of Day geckos are part of a 60 varieties group. They differ in their looks, size nature, and habits and they are not suitable pets for beginners. The gold dust day geckos, lined day geckos, and Leaping Lizard Day Geckos or giant day Geckos suit inexperienced owners better. Habits The Day geckos…
A variety of species of Geckos native to the southern part of New Caledonia are the New Caledonian Crested Geckos or the Eyelash Gecko, Guichenot’s(giant) Gecko or Correlophus ciliates. This species, which many considered extinct, resurfaced in 1994. At the convention of International Trade relating species under the flora and fauna, considered endangered, among the…
Comparatively Low Temperature is Imperative for Their Survival The Chinese Cave Geckos or the Chinese Leopard geckos, (scientific name Goniurosaurus Luii) grow up to approximately 10 inches with an average length of 7 to 9 inches. Their eyes are sparkling orange with vertical pupils. They have body colors varying from different shades of brown ranging…
The Viper Geckos have wide cat-like eyes and slender bodies. It has a short, thick-based tail and a tapering towards the end, which is why they also call it the carrot-tailed viper gecko. Their original habitat is the Middle East. Anatomy The viper gecko is one of the smallest species in the world. They measure…
White Lined Geckos-Handle Them with Care White-lined geckos called “skunk geckos” acquired their name from the white line running through the length of their back. These geckos are generally arboreal (tree-dwelling). They are fast and their skin is delicate and susceptible to quick injury; so think twice before handling them often. In the possible absence…
Their Favorite Meal Is Crickets Gecko lizards, belong Gekkota, an infraorder of reptiles, included in the suborder Scleroglossa, and dwell in warm weather environments worldwide. Their size varies from just 1.6 cm (0.4 inches) to 60 cm (24 inches) and most of them are incapable of winking. Each of their eyes has a fixed lens…
From the Nocturnal to the Diurnal and the Docile to the Aggressive Geckos form a very exceptional choice of lizards, with their worldwide species exceeding two thousand. These types of geckos (lizards) have existed for around fifty million years and flourish in warm tropical climates. Hobbyists patronize their assorted varieties as pets, including the white-lined…
The Tokay Gecko (Gekko gecko) or grassland gecko of the night, inhabits the Northeastern parts of India, entire southeastern Asia, Nepal, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Indonesia, and the Western part of New Guinea. Its main habitats are trees, cliffs, and tropical forests, but often adapts well to human surroundings. At night they wander on ceilings and…
Rarely Found In Captivity, but Their Small Size and Docile Nature Make Them Good Pets Among the various species of small geckos, the Coleonyx brevis or the Texas Banded Gecko is an important species. They are native to the southwest United States as well as northern Mexico. Anatomy The Texas banded Gecko has a projected…
Bred Successfully In Captivity by Many Breeders Pictus Geckos, with the scientific name Paroedura pictus, hailing from the South Madagascar scrubland and coastal areas are land dwellers. Some people also call them painted ground geckos, Ocelot geckos & Panther Ground geckos. Anatomy Compared to other geckos they are smaller. Normally adults attain 4-6 “, and…
With Beautiful Patterns a Pleasure to Watch and Handle The Panther Gecko (Paroedura Pictus), also called Madagascar ground geckos, Ocelot geckos, and pictus geckos is a favorite species of pets today.. The Panther geckos are nocturnal lizards belonging to the Island of Madagascar and live among the felled trees of the forest and the litter…
Primarily a Rich, Emerald Green Color, With Red Marking Peacock day geckos (Phelsuma quadriocellata) are one of the members of the genus Phelsuma. They are dominant in the Islands near Madagascar which experiences a tropical climate with abundant rainfall, high humidity, and relatively high temperatures. You normally find them in areas with heavy rainfall. Anatomy…