Description
Description
Native to Southeast Asia, the common house gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus) gets its name from people’s frequent sighting of it climbing the walls of houses. It has a liking toward urban environments where it remains solitary and territorial although not harmful or dangerous. It is typically docile around humans, but If threatened will either bite or hide. It is also known by its distinct chirping form of communication or way to defend its territory. Also known as the house lizard or wall gecko, the common house gecko is nocturnal, spending its days basking in the sun and preying on insects that are attracted to porch lights during the night.
Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes
The Common House Gecko has an overall length between 3”-5.9” (7.5-15 cm), body width of .4”-.83” (1-2.1 cm), body height of .35”-.71” (.9-1.8 cm), and weight between 1.6-2.5 oz (45-70 g). The typical lifespan of the Common House Gecko is between 3-8 years.
Description
Description
Native to Southeast Asia, the common house gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus) gets its name from people’s frequent sighting of it climbing the walls of houses. It has a liking toward urban environments where it remains solitary and territorial although not harmful or dangerous. It is typically docile around humans, but If threatened will either bite or hide. It is also known by its distinct chirping form of communication or way to defend its territory. Also known as the house lizard or wall gecko, the common house gecko is nocturnal, spending its days basking in the sun and preying on insects that are attracted to porch lights during the night.
Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes
The Common House Gecko has an overall length between 3”-5.9” (7.5-15 cm), body width of .4”-.83” (1-2.1 cm), body height of .35”-.71” (.9-1.8 cm), and weight between 1.6-2.5 oz (45-70 g). The typical lifespan of the Common House Gecko is between 3-8 years.
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Common Questions
Common Questions
Lizards
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Lizards
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What do lizards eat?
What lizards eat depends on their habitat and species. Many lizards are carnivores. Lizards typically eat insects like flies and crickets, snails, spiders, and caterpillars. The larger the lizard the larger the prey tend to be. Some lizards may also eat cicadas, small mammals, and other lizards.
Why do lizards do push ups?
Lizards do push ups to attract other lizards and display their strength as well as warn others to no intrude their territory. Lizards tend to do this ritual both at dawn and dusk. Their displays of strength help avoid physical confrontations between male lizards.
How long do lizards live?
The lifespan of a lizard depends on the species, size, and if it is in captivity or in the wild. Many lizards have an average lifespan of 15 to 20 years. Lizards in captivity can live between 4 to 6 years. Smaller lizards in the wild tend to live shorter lifespans since it is harder for them defend themselves against other predators.
What do lizards eat?
What lizards eat depends on their habitat and species. Many lizards are carnivores. Lizards typically eat insects like flies and crickets, snails, spiders, and caterpillars. The larger the lizard the larger the prey tend to be. Some lizards may also eat cicadas, small mammals, and other lizards.
Why do lizards do push ups?
Lizards do push ups to attract other lizards and display their strength as well as warn others to no intrude their territory. Lizards tend to do this ritual both at dawn and dusk. Their displays of strength help avoid physical confrontations between male lizards.
How long do lizards live?
The lifespan of a lizard depends on the species, size, and if it is in captivity or in the wild. Many lizards have an average lifespan of 15 to 20 years. Lizards in captivity can live between 4 to 6 years. Smaller lizards in the wild tend to live shorter lifespans since it is harder for them defend themselves against other predators.
Squamates
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Squamates
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What characteristics make a Squamata?
The characteristics that make a Squamata unique include having a scaled skin that distinguishes them as well as having horn-like scales or shields. Other characteristics of squamates include having movable quadrate bones that make it possible for them to move their upper jaw in accordance with the neurocranium.
How are Squamata adapted to their environments?
Squamata are adapted to their environments by regulating their body temperature through their exterior environment, a process known as Ectothermy. When it is cold, they seek warmer environments and when it is hot they will seek out a cool environment. This allows them to go sometimes months without feeding.
How many families of Squamata are there?
There are 60 Squamata families that include more than 10,900 species of squamates. The squamata families include the Amphisbaenidae, Cadeidae, Dibamidae, Gekkonidae, and Sphaerodactylidae families. Other Squamata families include the Chamaeleonidae, Iguanidae, Anguidae, and Elapidae. The families are then categorized into the infraorders of Amphisbaenia, Gekkota, Iguania, Lacertoidea, Anguimorpha, Scincoidea, Alethinophidia, and Scolecophidia.
What characteristics make a Squamata?
The characteristics that make a Squamata unique include having a scaled skin that distinguishes them as well as having horn-like scales or shields. Other characteristics of squamates include having movable quadrate bones that make it possible for them to move their upper jaw in accordance with the neurocranium.
How are Squamata adapted to their environments?
Squamata are adapted to their environments by regulating their body temperature through their exterior environment, a process known as Ectothermy. When it is cold, they seek warmer environments and when it is hot they will seek out a cool environment. This allows them to go sometimes months without feeding.
How many families of Squamata are there?
There are 60 Squamata families that include more than 10,900 species of squamates. The squamata families include the Amphisbaenidae, Cadeidae, Dibamidae, Gekkonidae, and Sphaerodactylidae families. Other Squamata families include the Chamaeleonidae, Iguanidae, Anguidae, and Elapidae. The families are then categorized into the infraorders of Amphisbaenia, Gekkota, Iguania, Lacertoidea, Anguimorpha, Scincoidea, Alethinophidia, and Scolecophidia.
Reptiles
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Reptiles
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What do reptiles eat?
Reptiles are typically carnivores and feed on eating other animals like insects, mollusks, birds, frogs, mammals, fishes, or sometimes other reptiles. Some reptile species like land tortoises are vegetarians and eat leaves, grass, or cactus while the marine iguana dives into the sea to obtain seaweed for consumption.
Why do reptiles shed?
Reptiles shed their skin so that they can continue to grow. When they shed, reptiles grow a new layer of skin underneath their old skin and then shed their old one. When they shed their skin reptiles also get rid of any parasites during the process. The process of shedding is referred to as sloughing.
When did reptiles first appear?
Reptiles first appeared 315 million years ago during the time period known as the Late Carboniferous Period. This time period is also referred to as the Pennsylvanian and the Coal Age. The first reptile is considered to be the Hylonomus lyelli and is also the first animal known to have fully adapted to life on land.
What do reptiles eat?
Reptiles are typically carnivores and feed on eating other animals like insects, mollusks, birds, frogs, mammals, fishes, or sometimes other reptiles. Some reptile species like land tortoises are vegetarians and eat leaves, grass, or cactus while the marine iguana dives into the sea to obtain seaweed for consumption.
Why do reptiles shed?
Reptiles shed their skin so that they can continue to grow. When they shed, reptiles grow a new layer of skin underneath their old skin and then shed their old one. When they shed their skin reptiles also get rid of any parasites during the process. The process of shedding is referred to as sloughing.
When did reptiles first appear?
Reptiles first appeared 315 million years ago during the time period known as the Late Carboniferous Period. This time period is also referred to as the Pennsylvanian and the Coal Age. The first reptile is considered to be the Hylonomus lyelli and is also the first animal known to have fully adapted to life on land.
Desert Animals
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Desert Animals
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How do desert animals survive without water?
Desert animals can survive without water through various physical adaptations. For example, the camel has a hump in which fats are stored and small insects absorb moisture from their surroundings or water droplets from xerophyte plants. Some animals also rest in the colder areas below the desert soil.
Why do desert animals have fur?
Desert animals may have fur to help provide some traction from the ground. Fur also helps the skin of desert animals from the hot sand and ground surfaces. The fur also helps protect them from the sun rays while serving as insulation during cold nights.
What do animals eat in the desert?
Typically, animals in the desert eat plants, insects, and carcasses. It is often easier for smaller animals to find food in the desert and stay satisfied. This is due to the scarcity of food and water as well as extreme climate conditions. Animals usually find food by scavenging around the desert.
How do desert animals survive without water?
Desert animals can survive without water through various physical adaptations. For example, the camel has a hump in which fats are stored and small insects absorb moisture from their surroundings or water droplets from xerophyte plants. Some animals also rest in the colder areas below the desert soil.
Why do desert animals have fur?
Desert animals may have fur to help provide some traction from the ground. Fur also helps the skin of desert animals from the hot sand and ground surfaces. The fur also helps protect them from the sun rays while serving as insulation during cold nights.
What do animals eat in the desert?
Typically, animals in the desert eat plants, insects, and carcasses. It is often easier for smaller animals to find food in the desert and stay satisfied. This is due to the scarcity of food and water as well as extreme climate conditions. Animals usually find food by scavenging around the desert.
Grassland | Plains Animals
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Grassland | Plains Animals
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How do grazing animals help grasslands?
Grazing animals help grasslands by maintaining the ecosystem as well as stimulating plants for new growth. The constant grazing of these animals helps trigger biological activity while promoting nutrient exchanges. Grazing animals also help compact soil with their hooves as well as open new areas for seeds to spread.
What are grazing animals called?
Grazing animals are called ruminants as they eat by looking for forage, selecting the grass, and then grabbing and eating the forage with their mouth. Ruminants stand out from other animals as the way that they grasp and ingest food is different. Grazing animals also move differently in new pastures than other animals.
How do animals adapt to the grasslands?
Animals adapt to the grasslands through multiple factors as they have to withstand the challenges of the grasslands. Animals adapt to the grasslands by being fast and agile as well as carrying out nesting behavior adequate for their environment. Grassland animals typically embrace camouflage to blend, have a structured social system, and burrowing behavior.
How do grazing animals help grasslands?
Grazing animals help grasslands by maintaining the ecosystem as well as stimulating plants for new growth. The constant grazing of these animals helps trigger biological activity while promoting nutrient exchanges. Grazing animals also help compact soil with their hooves as well as open new areas for seeds to spread.
What are grazing animals called?
Grazing animals are called ruminants as they eat by looking for forage, selecting the grass, and then grabbing and eating the forage with their mouth. Ruminants stand out from other animals as the way that they grasp and ingest food is different. Grazing animals also move differently in new pastures than other animals.
How do animals adapt to the grasslands?
Animals adapt to the grasslands through multiple factors as they have to withstand the challenges of the grasslands. Animals adapt to the grasslands by being fast and agile as well as carrying out nesting behavior adequate for their environment. Grassland animals typically embrace camouflage to blend, have a structured social system, and burrowing behavior.
Pets | Companion Animals
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Pets | Companion Animals
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What is a good first pet?
There are a variety of animals that make a good first pet. Animals that make a good first pet include dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs. Other animals that make good first pets are lizards, hamsters, fish, rats, birds, and snakes. Tortoises and sea monkeys also make good first pets.
What types of pets are low maintenance?
Pets that are typically low maintenance include betta fish, pugs, rabbits, and turtles. Other pets that are low maintenance are hermit crabs, guinea pigs, hamsters, and butterflies. Pets that are low maintenance typically do not require much grooming, attention, and sometimes are even cheaper than other pets.
What are some of the weirdest pets?
Some of the weirdest pets include ocelots, fennec foxes, sugar gliders, chinchillas, pogonas, and hyacinth macaws. Weird pets are typically more expensive to take care of. Although they may be considered weird it is possible to create a strong relationship with these pets just as much as with conventional pets.
What is a good first pet?
There are a variety of animals that make a good first pet. Animals that make a good first pet include dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs. Other animals that make good first pets are lizards, hamsters, fish, rats, birds, and snakes. Tortoises and sea monkeys also make good first pets.
What types of pets are low maintenance?
Pets that are typically low maintenance include betta fish, pugs, rabbits, and turtles. Other pets that are low maintenance are hermit crabs, guinea pigs, hamsters, and butterflies. Pets that are low maintenance typically do not require much grooming, attention, and sometimes are even cheaper than other pets.
What are some of the weirdest pets?
Some of the weirdest pets include ocelots, fennec foxes, sugar gliders, chinchillas, pogonas, and hyacinth macaws. Weird pets are typically more expensive to take care of. Although they may be considered weird it is possible to create a strong relationship with these pets just as much as with conventional pets.
Forest Animals
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Forest Animals
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How do forest animals adapt to the changing seasons?
Forest animals adapt to the changing seasons to be able to withstand the cold winters and hot summer temperatures. Forest animals adapt by either hibernating or migrating to warmer weather during the cold. During the warm summer seasons, forest animals typically find an abundance of food and find ways to stay cool.
How do animals help trees?
Animals help trees because they breathe oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide while plants take in carbon dioxide and emit oxygen back into their surrounding air. Plants also serve as food and shelter for animals. Plants rely on animals for seed dispersal and pollination. Plants also help with filtering water that animals drink.
How do forest fires affect animals?
Forest fires affect animals as they alter the 3 sources that animals rely on the most – food, water, and shelter. Forest fires often cause animals to move away from the areas they are used to in search of a new shelter. Forest fires also cause deaths among animals through smoke inhalation or fire-caused injuries.
How do forest animals adapt to the changing seasons?
Forest animals adapt to the changing seasons to be able to withstand the cold winters and hot summer temperatures. Forest animals adapt by either hibernating or migrating to warmer weather during the cold. During the warm summer seasons, forest animals typically find an abundance of food and find ways to stay cool.
How do animals help trees?
Animals help trees because they breathe oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide while plants take in carbon dioxide and emit oxygen back into their surrounding air. Plants also serve as food and shelter for animals. Plants rely on animals for seed dispersal and pollination. Plants also help with filtering water that animals drink.
How do forest fires affect animals?
Forest fires affect animals as they alter the 3 sources that animals rely on the most – food, water, and shelter. Forest fires often cause animals to move away from the areas they are used to in search of a new shelter. Forest fires also cause deaths among animals through smoke inhalation or fire-caused injuries.
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