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Mediterranean House Gecko

Hemidactylus turcicus

Photo by BonesJustice
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Field Notes

Description:

I get several of these pale geckos on my window every night.

Habitat:

The window to my back yard.

Species ID Suggestions

Mediterranean House Gecko

Hemidactylus turcicus
BonesJustice
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Reticulated Gecko

Coleonyx reticulatus

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RebeccaSatterlee
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Comments (4)
BonesJustice
Having seen a few more of these from above (though they are too fast for me to get a picture), it appears that MitchRay is correct. It is the Mediterranean House Gecko. Thanks!
MitchRay
In that neck of the woods and in that habitat I would think the Mediterranean House Gecko, Hemidactylus turcicus is more likely
RebeccaSatterlee
There are 4 types of geckos in Texas. You might find it on the list http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_reptiles_of_Texas I'd say Coleonyx reticulatus because of the pink that the other ones don't have. If you are able to get a front shot or some descriptors it can help narrow it down.

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PublishedOctober 10, 2011

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