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