Gecko eggs differ from those of other reptiles in that they are hard and designed to resist moisture loss, featuring an oval shape glued onto surfaces to prevent removal easily.
Gargoyle geckos deposit two white, oval eggs per clutch into crevices of tree barks or wall cavities, although they may also deposit eggs onto rock surfaces, substrate, or in hides.
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Yellow-Headed Day Geckos
These gorgeously hued lizards are a joy to the eye, with vibrant coloring allowing them to blend in seamlessly with the foliage in their native habitats and avoid predators.
Yellow-Headed Day Geckos are diurnal creatures, active during the day before retreating into crevices or tree branches at night. Communication among them takes the form of head bobbing, tail wagging and body posturing behaviors.
These lizards are non-gluers, so their two slightly chalky eggs don’t stick to surfaces like Leopard and Crested geckos would. Instead, they bury them in isolated areas of their enclosure – typically inside dried bamboo shoots – where there are no other geckos present to consume their own eggs. Since geckos tend to eat their own eggs as soon as they hatch it is essential that a separate incubator be provided for these creatures.
Gargoyle Geckos
Gargoyle geckos are an engaging addition to any household, as they’re both docile and colorful creatures. For optimal success, their environment should resemble that of their natural habitat – scrub forests – so their tank should be somewhat dry but also humid; to aid this humidity regulation process it would be wise to add absorbent substrate such as newspaper shreds, bark chips or moss for maximum humidity retention.
Geckos tend to prefer smaller spaces for hiding. By providing pieces that collect water like ferns and moss as decor pieces, humidity levels will also improve in their enclosures. You could also try misting it twice daily; geckos love to lick droplets off their glass enclosures!
Gargoyle geckos can be easily identified by their large femoral pores on their back legs which they use to release mating pheromones for mating purposes. You can also tell the gender by inspecting their cloacal area; males have two prominent bulges while females usually have smaller ones.
White-Lined Geckos
Hemidactylus frenatus, more commonly known as the tropical house gecko, is originally from sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar but has naturalized in Florida around 1990 according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission estimates.
Nocturnal reptiles can climb walls and ceilings easily at night to find food sources such as insects, spiders, small invertebrates as well as fruit.
Female house geckos use their sticky eggs to secure their clutches underneath hides, tank accessories or other places they feel is safe – often making the eggs irremovable without damaging the clutches.
A 20-gallon tall terrarium should provide these animals with enough room to climb, as they need plenty of climbing space to thrive in captivity. A cluttered habitat will frustrate them, and they may never adjust well to living in captivity. Any handling must be performed carefully to avoid skin damage from handling geckos.
Tokay Geckos
These lizards feature relatively large heads, prehensile tails, and powerful jaws. Additionally, their tongues contain special sensory cells which transport scent particles directly to their Jacobson’s organ, enabling them to detect scent particles in their environment. In the wild, tokay geckos tend to live alone but only meet other individuals of opposite gender during breeding season.
Male Tokay Gecko mating calls can be heard several meters away, making this animal well known by name. Its mating calls are the source of its common name.
Reptiles make popular pets, yet their high levels of trade is impacting wild populations in their native ranges. Furthermore, many enter the pet trade laden with intestinal worms and parasites; those considering keeping one might want to consider another species first before making this commitment.
Gold Dust Day Geckos
Gold dust day geckos are diurnal creatures that require abundant natural lighting in order to feed and bask during their daytime cycles. Furthermore, they require a consistent temperature gradient with its warmest spot situated near the top of their enclosure.
Reptiles utilize their special toe pads to effortlessly climb vertical surfaces, such as walls or ceilings in tropical climates, as well as windows of homes.
These species’ eggs typically deposit their white, hard-shelled eggs in a quiet location such as under dead leaves or substrate. A healthy clutch typically comprises two eggs and their ovulation process is relatively consistent.
This species of gecko is highly stressed-prone, and should be handled as little as possible in order to avoid dysecdysis, an issue with its shedding process.
