This is another common gecko in the south that is not native to the United States.
In fact, this little nocturnal gecko can now be found all around the world in warmer climates, although it is originally native to only Southeast Asia.
The Common House Gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus) will usually run away from humans who find them. Since they hide during the day and come out at night to feed, their contact with most native animals is far less that if they were a daytime reptile. When grabbed, the small lizard will often bite, and may even lose its tail as a defense mechanism.
These beautiful little lizards feed mostly on insects, and can often be seen at night on the outside walls of buildings near lights, waiting for bugs to come flying in. They only grow about six inches long, and it is believed that they can live for about five years. For more on this incredible lizard, check out the video below.
The information is the video is original but I did have a quick refresher from this source.
THE WILD-MAN'S WILD FRIENDS - EPISODE 35
COMMON HOUSE GECKO
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