Geckos

Aspect Detail Scientific Name Phelsuma spp. Common Name Day Gecko Care Level Intermediate Lifespan 5-10 years Adult Size 3-8 inches (depending on species) Diet Insectivorous and nectar/fruit eaters Origin Madagascar, other Indian Ocean islands, and some mainland African regions Temperament Active and skittish Color Variations Bright green, blue, red spots (depending on species) Conservation Status Varies by species (some are […]

Aspect Detail Scientific Name Eublepharis macularius Common Name Leopard Gecko Care Level Beginner Lifespan 6-10 years in the wild; up to 20 years in captivity Adult Size 7-10 inches (18-25 cm) Diet Insectivore Origin Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Iran Temperament Docile Color Variations Wide variety (naturally yellow and brown spotted) Conservation Status Not Endangered (common in the pet trade) About […]

Aspect Detail Scientific Name Gekko gecko Common Name Tokay Gecko Care Level Intermediate Lifespan 10-15 years Adult Size 8-15 inches Diet Insectivore Origin Southeast Asia and parts of Northeast India Temperament Aggressive, territorial Color Variations Blue or grey with bright red or orange spots Conservation Status Least Concern (IUCN Red List) About the Tokay Gecko Hailing from the humid rainforests […]

Aspect Detail Scientific Name Correlophus ciliatus Common Name Crested Gecko Care Level Beginner to Intermediate Lifespan 15-20 years Adult Size 7-10 inches Diet Omnivorous Origin New Caledonia Temperament Docile Color Variations Browns, reds, yellows, oranges, with various patterns and shades Conservation Status Vulnerable About the Crested Gecko Once believed to be extinct until it was rediscovered in 1994, the Crested […]

Aspect Detail Scientific Name Hemitheconyx caudicinctus Common Name African Fat-Tailed Gecko Care Level Beginner to Intermediate Lifespan 15-20 years Adult Size 7-9 inches Diet Insectivorous Origin West Africa Temperament Docile Color Variations Browns, creams, and whites in various patterns Conservation Status Least Concern About the African Fat-Tailed Gecko The African Fat-Tailed Gecko, classified scientifically as Hemitheconyx caudicinctus, is a terrestrial […]