Indo-Pacific gecko
that lives with me. Normally very shy and difficult to photograph, this specimen did not move, and climbed onto my finger when I went to prod it, to see if it was actually still alive. My guess was the heat of my finger was desired, as it was a bit cool that day.
On closer examination, the gecko was shedding its skin, as part of the growing process.
This gecko grows to 6” 50/50 split between body and tail. This specimen was approximately 2.5” as can be seen from my finger.
Location is Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Alongside a stream and paddy fields.
''Hemidactylus garnotii'', commonly known as the Indo-Pacific gecko, Garnot's house gecko or the fox gecko, is a species of gecko found in India, the Philippines, Southeast Asia, Australia, and throughout Polynesia. Adults are about 4 to 5 in in total length . They are seen as dark gray or brown with light markings in daylight and a pale, translucent colour at night. The belly is orange or yellow. The head has a long, narrow snout, hence the name fox gecko. The flattened tail has a row of spiny.. more
