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Flat-tailed House Gecko — printable fact sheet
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Flat-tailed House Gecko
Hemidactylus platyurus
The Flat-tailed House Gecko is a slender, nocturnal lizard known for its distinctive, flattened tail and ability to cling to smooth surfaces. Native to Southeast Asia, it commonly inhabits human dwellings, where it hunts insects at night and remains hidden during the day. Their …
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- Despite being native to Southeast Asia, the Flat-tailed House Gecko has established populations in the Americas and Pacific islands through accidental transport in cargo shipments.
- Flat-tailed House Geckos can drop their tails as a defense mechanism, and the tail will continue to wriggle to distract predators. Their specialized toe pads allow them to run up vertical surfaces, even glass. When threatened, they may emit soft chirping sounds to deter intruders.
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