Many geckos can scamper up glass and hang upside down from ceilings, thanks to toe pads covered in millions of microscopic hairs that cling to almost any surface. Unlike most lizards, geckos are also vocal, chirping, clicking or barking to communicate, and most species have no eyelids, so they clean their eyes with a lick of the tongue.
Begin with an overview of the types of geckos, then explore species profiles such as the gentle leopard gecko, a popular first reptile pet, and the loud, bold tokay gecko. Guides cover habitat, temperament and care, plus what geckos eat in the wild and in captivity.
The Tokay Gecko (Gekko gecko), a nocturnal gecko, 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 walls searching for…
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…
Bred Successfully In Captivity by Many Breeders Pictus gecko Quick Facts Common name Pictus gecko Scientific name Paroedura picta Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Squamata Family Gekkonidae Genus Paroedura Conservation status Least Concern Type Reptile; small ground-dwelling gecko Diet Crickets and wax worms Habitat Scrubland and coastal areas Native range Southern Madagascar Size 4-6 inches;…
Texas banded gecko Quick Facts Common name Texas banded gecko Scientific name Coleonyx brevis Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Squamata Family Eublepharidae Genus Coleonyx Conservation status Least Concern Type Reptile; ground-living, night-active gecko Diet Insects and spiders Habitat Dry, rocky land, canyons and crevices Native range Southwest United States and northern Mexico Size About 4…
Peacock day gecko Quick Facts Common name Peacock day gecko Scientific name Phelsuma quadriocellata Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Squamata Family Gekkonidae Genus Phelsuma Conservation status Least Concern Type Reptile; day-active gecko Diet Small roaches, crickets, silkworms and wax worms Habitat Humid rainforest with heavy rainfall Native range Islands near Madagascar Size 3.5 to 5…
Panther gecko Quick Facts Common name Panther gecko Scientific name Paroedura picta Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Squamata Family Gekkonidae Genus Paroedura Conservation status Least Concern Type Reptile; small, ground-dwelling, night-active gecko Diet Insects, mainly crickets Habitat Forest floor, leaf litter and fallen trees Native range Madagascar Size Up to about 6 inches Special feature…
New Caledonian giant gecko Quick Facts Common name New Caledonian giant gecko Scientific name Rhacodactylus leachianus Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Squamata Family Diplodactylidae Genus Rhacodactylus Conservation status Least Concern Type Reptile; giant tree-dwelling gecko Diet Omnivore: insects, lizards, rodents, fruit, flowers Habitat Trees; active at night Native range New Caledonia, including Grand Terre Size…
One of the most Fascinating Lizards in the Pet Trade Today Mourning gecko Quick Facts Common name Mourning gecko Scientific name Lepidodactylus lugubris Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Squamata Family Gekkonidae Genus Lepidodactylus Conservation status Least Concern Type Reptile; small, night-active, tree-dwelling gecko Diet Insects, fruit and nectar Habitat Tropical places; climbs plants and branches…
Has Different Sizes, Colors and Genetics Leopard Gecko Morphs have different sizes, colors, and genetics. These days one can see a large variety of Gecko Morphs. The receding variety comprises of Blizzards or Murphy Patternless, whereas the dominant varieties include Enigma, co-dominant like the Giants and Mack Snow, combo morphs such as Dreamsickle, and line…
Not Only Have a Natural Camouflage, But Can Also Alter Their Skin Brightness at Will Mediterranean house gecko Quick Facts Common name Mediterranean house gecko Scientific name Hemidactylus turcicus Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Squamata Family Gekkonidae Genus Hemidactylus Conservation status Least Concern Type Reptile; small, night-active gecko Diet Small insects such as crickets and…
Geckos are lizards seen all over the world in moderate climates and belong to the lower order Gekkota. Their length varies from 1.6 cm ( about three-quarters of an inch ) up to 60 cm, ( about 24 inches). A clear Majority of them are unable to blink. Each iris has a fixed lens within…