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The dubious dtella, aka dubious four-clawed gecko, common house gecko, or native Australian house gecko, hails from northern New South Wales, Queensland, some islands of the Great Barrier Reef, and the Torres Strait. These geckos may face the threats of habitat loss and invasive species, and with them predation, but […]

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The common house gecko, aka Asian house gecko, chipkali, house lizard, moon lizard, Pacific house gecko, tiktiki, or wall gecko, is originally from southern and southeastern Asia. However, they have been intentionally and accidentally introduced to the southern United States, the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Australia, and the Middle […]

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The Mediterranean house gecko, aka Turkish gecko or moon lizard, is a small gecko species with a wide distribution. They can be found throughout southern Europe, Africa, western Asia, the Middle East, throughout southern United States, Hawaii, and into Mexico. They face the threats of over collection for the pet […]

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The leopard gecko is native to Pakistan, Afghanistan, north-west India, and certain portions of Iran. They prefer dry, rocky grasslands and desert regions. These cool and beautiful lizards come in a huge range of color morphs and patterns. They are also a common staple in the pet industry. In the […]

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Often confused for a snake, the Burton’s legless lizard is actually a lizard that is more closely related to geckos than snakes. What differentiates these critters from snakes is that they don’t have a forked tongue, they possess hind leg remnants, and they also have small ear holes (whereas snakes […]

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The golden-tailed gecko, aka the golden spiny-tailed gecko, is endemic to the Brigalow Belt of South-eastern Queensland. There are 3 subspecies recognized, to date: Strophurus taenicauda albiocularis, Strophurus taenicauda triaureus, and Strophurus taenicauda taenicauda. They can be found in open, dry forests and woodland, especially those with brigalow, cypress, ironbark, […]

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There are only a few species of geckos that dare to venture out in the light of day. The Madagascar day gecko is one of them. And no, they’re not out to save you 15% on your car insurance (American commercial joke there). These are among the prettiest of the […]

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Coming in at number 2, for the world’s largest known gecko, it’s the Tokay gecko. With light blue skin, sporting red & white specs, and packing one heck of a bite this gecko is a favorite of exotic reptile keepers the world over. I have only known 1 that was […]

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When the satanic leaf-tailed gecko was first discovered in Madagascar, in 1888, George Albert Boulenger described these amazing geckos as “mythical”. The camouflage abilities of these critters is incredible and helps them stay out of the view of predators. Unfortunately, all species of leaf-tailed gecko are threatened by hastened habitat […]

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