The Jungle Leopard Gecko originates from the highlands of central Asia. The countries that comprise the region that the Jungle Leopard Gecko lives are Afghanistan, Pakistan, and certain parts of northern India.

Different species of geckos have developed different adaptations to survive in wide variety of ecosystems, such as: tropical rainforests, deserts, jungles, grasslands and mountains. Leopard gecko is the most popular gecko pet.

List of selected reptiles from the greater Amazon region

Gecko. Geckos have adapted to habitats from rain forests to deserts to cold mountain slopes. Geckos have adapted to habitats from rain forests to deserts to cold mountain slopes.

The gecko tail is an intriguing body part of the animal world. Some species of geckos, including leopard geckos and day geckos, have a defense mechanism that allows them to “drop” their tails when they feel threatened. Fortunately, gecko tail loss is a natural phenomenon, and your pet should come through it just fine.

Turtles, frogs, iguanas, snakes, geckos, horned toads, salamanders and chameleons are colorful, quiet and often kept as pets. These animals frequently carry bacteria called Salmonella that can cause serious illness in people.

This is what I do to tame my lizards, and it works like a charm:

1. Get a Young Lizard. Start with a hatchling lizard—they are “clean slates,” so-to-speak.
2. Leave It Alone at First.
3. Feed and Observe Your Lizard.
4. Use Tongs to Place Food Near Your Lizard.
5. Begin to Feed Your Lizard by Hand.
6. Let Your Lizard Come to You.

These small geckos are non-venomous and not harmful to humans. Most medium-sized to large geckos are docile, but may bite if distressed, which can pierce skin.

The Asian house gecko can move across water at great speed by using a half-running, half-swimming motion. Lots of insects can do it, like these water striders. Since they’re so small, surface tension holds them up. Bigger creatures, like these grebes, rely on muscle power.

Water Recommendations for Leopard Geckos Offer fresh water daily in a water dish large enough for the lizard to soak its entire body in. Additional soaks in shallow warm water for 15-20 minutes 2-3 times a week are helpful, especially during a shed.

Tokay geckos are one of the largest geckos alive today. Males range from about 13-16 inches (35-40 centimeters) and females about 8-12 inches (20-30 centimeters). Females are not only smaller than males but also duller in color.

Tokay geckos are generally aggressive, territorial, and can inflict a strong bite. Females lay clutches of one or two hard-shelled eggs and guard them until they hatch.