Native to Southeast Asia, the common house gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus) gets its name from people’s frequent sighting of it climbing the walls of houses. It has a liking toward urban environments where it remains solitary and territorial although not harmful or dangerous. It is typically docile around humans, but If threatened will either bite or hide. It is also known by its distinct chirping form of communication or way to defend its territory. Also known as the house lizard or wall gecko, the common house gecko is nocturnal, spending its days basking in the sun and preying on insects that are attracted to porch lights during the night.
The Common House Gecko has an overall length between 3”-5.9” (7.5-15 cm), body width of .4”-.83” (1-2.1 cm), body height of .35”-.71” (.9-1.8 cm), and weight between 1.6-2.5 oz (45-70 g). The typical lifespan of the Common House Gecko is between 3-8 years.
Native to Southeast Asia, the common house gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus) gets its name from people’s frequent sighting of it climbing the walls of houses. It has a liking toward urban environments where it remains solitary and territorial although not harmful or dangerous. It is typically docile around humans, but If threatened will either bite or hide. It is also known by its distinct chirping form of communication or way to defend its territory. Also known as the house lizard or wall gecko, the common house gecko is nocturnal, spending its days basking in the sun and preying on insects that are attracted to porch lights during the night.
The Common House Gecko has an overall length between 3”-5.9” (7.5-15 cm), body width of .4”-.83” (1-2.1 cm), body height of .35”-.71” (.9-1.8 cm), and weight between 1.6-2.5 oz (45-70 g). The typical lifespan of the Common House Gecko is between 3-8 years.
