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Hi all! I have a few geckos running around my house and I would be greatful if someone could help me to identify what species they are...





I caught this one, one night and after his little photoshoot he wouldn't get off my hand!! I think he must've liked my bodyheat. Anyways, any info would be much appreciated.

Greetings,

Jonathan

That's a Moreau's Tropical House geckos or normally just known as tropical house geckos (Hemidactylus maboeia) and they can be common in most part of SA. especially in the eastern areas such as KZN but even in Pretoria, PE, etc. During the day they lose their transparent colours and become better camouflaged.

In future, just add a location otherwise it is quite hard to identify some reptiles / cother creatures. In this case, it doesn't make a difference though!

Thanks alot BushSnake! I live in Potchefstroom in the Northwest Province. I must say, these are hardy little lizzards. I love hving them around. I'm even considering starting a colony of fruit flies in a glass jar with over ripe fruit to feed them at night.

Thanks again for the reply!

Pleasure!

Only read through my reply now. My spelling sucks at night!!

Hi,

Could anybody help me identify this gecko I found at Tamboti?



Thanks,

Samantha

Hi Samantha

Although the flash has eradicated some detail, it certainly looks like Moreau's Tropical House Gecko.

Hi,

Could somebody please help me identify this gecko?



Thanks,

Samantha

That is Hemidactylus mabouia - tropical House Gecko.

Moreau's House Gecko to be precise

Agree with the above ID