Adult GOLDEN GECKO, Calodactylodes aureus a RARE lizard species from the eastern ghats, INDIA

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Gekko ulikovskii, or the Golden Gecko. Males grow to around 7" to 8", while females stay around 5" to 6". Golden geckos do not like to be handled. They are somewhat hyperactive and can stress easily. They can and will bite when bothered but if they are handled enough they can be tamed. As a defense mechanism the tail can detach to confuse the predator, giving the gecko time to escape. Golden geckos also have specialized toe pads that allow them to move along vertical surfaces and upside down.

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Size: 5087px × 3378px
Location: India
Photo credit: © Aamod Zambre / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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