Tarentola Mauritanica Caresheet (Moorish/Crocodile Gecko)

Also know as the Moorish Gecko or Crocodile gecko these lizards can make excellent pets. They are quite well built for their size (around 6.5″) and relatively strong. They range in colour from a light gray to brown mottled look. We hope you find this Tarentola Mauritanica (Moorish/Crocodile Gecko) Caresheet useful.

Profile: Moorish Geckos (Tarentola mauritanica)

The Moorish Gecko, scientifically known as the Tarentola mauritanica, also has other identities such as Salamanquesa, Mauritanaca Gecko, Crocodile Gecko, Leopard Gecko or European Gecko. The Moorish Gecko is a petite type of gecko in the geckkonidae family that is found in many countries, mostly in the Mediterranean areas. The name Crocodile Gecko was derived from its body features full of rough scales as those found on crocodiles.

Profile: Crested Geckos (Rhacodactylus ciliates)

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Origin
Crested Geckos, also identified as the Eyelash Gecko, Guichenot’s Gecko or the New Caledonian Crested Gecko originates from New Caledonia, found northerly of New Zealand and easterly of Australia.
New Caledonia is made up of three moist, warm and densely forested islands: Isle of Komoto, Isle of Pine and the Grand Terre [...]

Profile: Chinese Water Dragons (Physignathus cocincinus)

Origin
Chinese Water Dragons, binomially known as (Physignathus cocincinus) can also be referred as Asian Water Dragons, Green Water Dragons or Thai Water Dragons. The dragons are found on low and high land forests of Southern and Eastern Asia such as Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Burma, on the highlands and lowlands of Southern and Northern China [...]

Profile: Bibron’s Thick-Toed Geckos (Pachydactylus bibronii)

Profile and Characteristics
The Bibron’s gecko has a large head, stout body and its tail and legs are heavily covered with raised tubercles. When compared to other geckos, its toes appear swollen and almost rounded. Its body color is tan to gray or brown, with irregular dark bars. The African specimens reach up to 8 inches, [...]

Profile: Tokay Geckos (Gekko gecko)

Origin

The Tokay Gecko (Gekko gecko) is one of the nocturnal reptiles of the Geckkonidae family found in various parts of the world such as Western New Guinea, Southern China, Northeast of India, Southeast of Asia, Northeast of Bangladesh and Indonesia. It is not debatable that Tokay Geckos are the second largest living geckos ever recorded [...]

Basic Caresheet: Gold Tegu (Tupinambis texguixin)

The Gold Tegu (also know as the Columbian/Gold Tegu) is found in Tropical Rain forests with its range between northern South America and Amazonian Peru. They grow to 44″ snout to tail and are a difficult species to keep; are often aggressive and are very strong; they are not a recommended pet for beginners.
Typically males [...]

Choosing Your First Chameleon

When choosing your first chameleon there are many things to consider, but the first and most important thing you should know is that you should pick a captive bred chameleon. Wild chameleons can be harder to tame and can also be under enormous stress due to travelling and such like and could also be a [...]

Profile: Bearded Dragons (Pogona Vitticeps)

Bearded Dragons
Bearded dragons, or Pogona Vitticeps to give them their scientific name, are gentle beasts, originating in Australia. They are one of the most common dragons used as pets and this is due to the fact that when tamed, they enjoy being handled by their owners.
Bearded dragons are named so because of their defensive actions. [...]

Creating The Perfect Habitat For Your Leopard Geckos

In nature, leopard geckos live in arid regions of Pakistan, southern Asia, India, Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq. They like rocky deserts and grasslands and aren’t usually found in sandy places. The leopard gecko is a nocturnal creature that spends most of the daylight hours hiding in holes and crevices to avoid the heat, coming out during the night to hunt for its food.

If you have made the decision to obtain a leopard gecko you will need to consider its natural settings when you arrange its housing.

Fascinating Facts About Geckos

Geckos are quite unusual and interesting animals. They stand out from other lizards or reptiles in many different ways. Here are a lot of fun and fascinating facts and information about these wonderful creatures.

Leopard Geckos the Perfect Pets

Are you looking for a unique and gentle pet? Geckos make wonderful pets that you and your family are sure to enjoy. The leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius), is the most common gecko to be kept as a pet. It is a very gentle animal that is, in a lot of different ways, a perfect pet.

Enriching Your Lizards Life

There are currently nearly 4’800 lizard species around the world, all of which have slightly different habits and will require specialised care if kept in captivity. It would be impossible to create an information sheet that could apply to all species of lizard. However, this article should give you a good idea how to create the best possible environment for your lizard, and how to keep its mind stimulated for a long, healthy and happy life. Lizards with no mental stimulation can eventually succumb to anorexia, hyperactivity, obsessive disorders and persistent attempts to escape from the enclosure.