1. Geckos are small to medium-sized lizards. They are found all
over the world in warm climates. 2. There are over 1,100
different species of geckos. Several species, such as the House
Gecko, will enter houses and climb over the walls and ceilings
eating insects. Many people also keep geckos as pets in
aquariums. The most common pet gecko is the Leopard Gecko. 3.
Geckos range in size from 3/4 to 14 inches long. 4. The life
span of a gecko can be as long as 30 years. 5. Most geckos are
nocturnal. 6. The largest gecko is the Tokay Gecko and the
smallest is the Dwarf Gecko. 7. Geckos come in a wide variety of
colors, patterns and textures. Some geckos can change color like
chameleons. 8. Geckos are different from other lizards, because
they use vocal chirps to communicate with each other. 9.
Although some geckos have claws, most have thousands of hair-
like structures on their feet which allows them to stick to and
climb slippery and flat surfaces. Most species of gecko have a
clear membrane to protect the eyes i