What Is The Typical Gecko Habitat?
Attempting to define a typical gecko habitat is a little like trying to define a typical habitat for people. Both are spread out over all the continents and the habitats both live in vary widely. Add to the fact there are somewhere between 400 and 600 species of gecko (both numbers are cited), makes any definition of a typical gecko habitat virtually impossible. There are a few generalities which apply however. A gecko habitat is most likely going to be tropical or subtropical as far as climate is concerned. Many species live in rather arid locations, where the scenery primarily consists of dirt, rocks, and some vegetation. Geckos are primarily meat eaters, feasting on insects, but many of these insects rely on vegetation for survival. Some, like the mosquito, don’t, and geckos are particularly fond of mosquitoes, which makes them nice company to have in the neighborhood. Deserts, Forests, And Apartments – While many gecko species live in desert-like surroundings, some species are fore
