What is home gecko?
House Gecko is a type of small lizard that has gained its name because it easily adapts to life with people and often occurs in houses in the countries in which they live. It belongs to the Gekkonidae family, which includes more than 2,000 geccos species. These geckos are part of the Hemidactylus , which contains dozens of species; It is the second most populous family in the Gekkonidae family. These geckos are located in the tropics and in many subtropical parts of the world. Some of their common characteristics include vertical eyes without lids - instead they have a film that protects them. They have fingers and legs made for climbing and are even able to walk vertically on the walls. Like many kinds of geckos, home geckos can separate their tails to escape the prey, and the tails will be a little pre -settled as a distraction.
One of the most popular species, often found in pet shops, is hemidactylus fenatus or a common house GECON. This type of originsIt comes from Southeast Asia and was introduced in the wild to Australia, Mexico, East Africa, New Guinea and elsewhere. Sometimes it is called the Pacific or the Asian House Gecko.
This species can grow from 3 to 5 inches long (approximately 7.5 to 13 cm) and can live up to five years. It is a fine lizard, but also fast moving and durable. GEKO skin can change color according to its mood and sometimes it may even seem transparent. Hemidactylus fenatus is also an excellent climber who can a scale of vertical surfaces and can climb upside down over the upper part of the cage.
Some other species include the Mediterranean House of Gecko or Hemidactylus Turcicus ; Tropical House Gecko, or Hemidactylus Mabouia ; and Brook's house Gecko, or Hemidactylus Brookii . The Gecko Mediterranean House, also called the Turkish gecko, comes from Europe, but has spread around the world.Tropical species is originally from tropical Africa, but is also found in America and the Caribbean. Brook's House Gecko is a widespread species, located in Africa, India, Mexico and many other places.