Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Lepidodactylus lugubris measure 8.5–10 cm in length including tail (4–4.4 cm snout-to-vent). [1] [2] L. lugubris is cryptically coloured, typically light to dark tan with dark spots down the length of its back and a brown strip from the ear to the tip of the nose. [1]
The common house gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus) is a gecko native to South and Southeast Asia as well as Near Oceania. It is also known as the Asian house gecko, Pacific house gecko, wall gecko, house lizard, tiktiki, chipkali [3] or moon lizard. These geckos are nocturnal; hiding during the day and foraging for insects at night.
The closest relatives of L. listeri are species of Lepidodactylus belonging to the lugubris group, native to the Mollucas and the Philippines, with the estimated divergence between L. listeri and the lugubris group taking place around 26 million years ago. [8]
Mediterranean house geckos inhabit a wide range of habitats, in areas near human presence such as university campuses, cemeteries, coastal regions, and shrublands. In these urban or suburban areas, they are typically seen in the cracks of old brick buildings. They can also be found in other areas such as mountain cliffs and caves.
The diet of H. mabouia is varied, and includes animals such as isopods, centipedes, [6] spiders, scorpions, cockroaches, beetles, [6] moths, flies, mosquitoes, [7] snails, slugs, frogs, anoles, other geckos and blind snakes, with the most important element being Orthoptera species. [8] Close up of a tropical house gecko in Florida.
A house for sale by its owner. For sale by owner (FSBO) is the process of selling real estate without the representation of a broker or agent. This is where the homeowner sells directly to a new homeowner. Homeowners may still employ the services of marketing, online listing companies, but can also market their own property.
More than one Dachshund owner has woken up with their dog sleeping on their face. Doxies can also get protective and bark a lot, so they might not be the best choice for families with young kids.
These geckos are frequently found in the pet trade, including corporate chain stores, usually identified only as "house gecko". While there are other species of gecko available under the same common name, the Hemidactylus platyurus is easily identified by the flaps of skin along its sides, making them resemble a miniature flying gecko (genus Gekko