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: 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 [...]

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.