You’re lying in bed one night, scrolling through your phone, when something small moves near the wall. You glance up, and there it is, a gecko, quietly creeping along the ceiling. Then you wonder, could that little thing actually climb onto my bed? Yes, geckos can climb on beds, but they usually don’t mean to. … Read more
You’re watching a gecko on your wall one evening. Its eyes shine like tiny lanterns in the light, round and wide, looking at everything around it. You might wonder, do geckos ever close their eyes like we do when we rest or sleep? Most geckos can’t close their eyes because they don’t have eyelids. Instead, … Read more
Have you ever spotted a small gecko on your wall, blinking its big eyes, and wondered why you almost never see it during the day? You might ask yourself: do geckos only come out at night? Most geckos typically come out at night, but not all. Some come out during the day, or at dawn and … Read more
Have you ever been lying in bed, and the house is totally quiet, when suddenly you hear a short, sharp chirp from the wall or ceiling? You look around and see a tiny gecko sitting there. Did it just make that sound? Yes, geckos really do chirp at night. They use these sounds to mark … Read more
You’re walking outside on a sunny afternoon and notice a gecko sitting on the bark of a tree. For a moment, it almost disappears from sight. You blink and wonder: do geckos camouflage? Yes, many geckos can camouflage. They can change their skin shades or blend with their surroundings, which helps them hide from predators … Read more
You’re sitting on your couch at night, watching a small gecko crawl up the wall. It looks harmless, almost cute, but then a question pops into your head: do geckos carry salmonella? Yes, geckos can carry salmonella, and the bacteria may spread through their droppings, skin, or anything they touch. This does not mean every … Read more