We walked back from an evening swim and this guy greeted us in our hallway. He was pretty adorable, but I must admit, I was happy when A escorted him back outside...
Here are some fun facts about this little guy and his fellow geckos:
- There are thought to be over 2,000 different species of gecko found around the world
- Geckos can range in size from just a few centimeters to more than 50 cm in length.
- The feet of the gecko are covered in tiny hairs that stick to surfaces like sucker pads.
- Geckos are carnivorous reptiles so the diet of the gecko is based on meat from other animals.
- Most species of geckos are nocturnal. They have a lens in each iris that enlarges in darkness, making their eyes over 350 times more sensitive to light than ours.
- You will not find a gecko in possession of eyelids. They have a transparent membrane instead. To keep the membrane clean, geckos lick them often.
- If they are defending themselves, most gecko species can lose their tails.
- When a gecko sheds its tail, many will return later to see if it is still there. If it is then they will eat it. This is because the gecko uses part of its tail to store nutrients so that it can get through lean times when food is scarce.
- Unlike many species, the gecko thrives around humans. In warm regions of the world the arrival of gecko in to the home is greeted as a sign of good luck as they can help rid the house of unwelcome insects – they love a bit of mosquito for supper.
- Not sure if we considered it good luck, but the kids enjoyed checking it out!
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