| There are over 2000 different species of Geckos, | | | | species of geckos, such as the Kuhl's Flying Gecko |
| inhabiting all sorts of regions from around the globe. | | | | (Ptychozoon kuhli), Henkel's Leaf-Tailed Gecko |
| Geckos are small-medium sized lizards and are | | | | (Uroplatus fimbriatus), and many more. There are still |
| abundant in warm, humid countries. Many Geckos fire | | | | many Gecko species/ sub-species yet to be found. |
| an irritant liquid as a defense mechanism or, more | | | | Some species of Geckos are excellent as a beginner's |
| notably, are able to "drop off" their tales. | | | | exotic/reptilian pet. They do not need much space |
| The smallest of the species is the Dwarf Gecko | | | | and do not eat much either. All reptiles are at risk of |
| (jaragua sphaero), measuring in at only 16mm. It was | | | | developing a deadly disease known as Metabolic Bone |
| discovered off the coast of the Dominican Republic, | | | | Disease. This applies to Geckos as well. It is very |
| on a small island in 2001. The largest of the species is | | | | common in, so make sure you provide at least 8 |
| believed to be the Kawekaweau or Delcourt's Gecko. | | | | hours of UV light and supplement their diet regularly. |
| Measuring 600mm, this huge gecko is assumed to | | | | Some species can be harder to look after than |
| have gone extinct over 100 years ago, at the end of | | | | others, but most are quite hardy and temperate, |
| the 1800's. The only specimen that still remains was a | | | | with care and looking after they should be fine. Make |
| stuffed specimen 'found' in 1986 in the basement of | | | | sure their diet is supplemented, as it always should |
| the Marseille Museum. It was discovered by Alain | | | | be, and that you have a good insurance provider in |
| Delcourt, hence its name. | | | | case anything goes wrong, as always. |
| The Gekkonidae family is home to some strange | | | | |