House Gecko (Shed Skin)

Natural Habitat

Commonly found in and around human dwellings, tropical and subtropical environments, and gardens.

Diet & Feeding

Primarily insectivorous, feeding on crickets, moths, cockroaches, and spiders.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal hunters that use sticky toe pads to climb vertical surfaces. They regularly shed their skin as they grow, often eating the shed to recycle nutrients.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to humans. They provide significant benefits by controlling indoor pest populations like mosquitoes and flies.

Identified on: 5/12/2026