Tarentola mauritanica

While in Sardinia, we also found a Gecko which we think is a Male.

Tarentola Mauritanica. (A common wall Gecko)

The Gecko can shed its tail when needed like all Lizards.

This Gecko has the ability to change the colour on its back to blend in with its surroundings just like a Chameleon!

Geckos eat almost the same diet as Lizards: Insects.

Their life span is also 10 years.

Photo by Clive Sidney

What to look for: Eyes on the side of it's head, bumpy spines along its back just like an Alligator or a Crocodile, fat toes that are a bit like velcro as they stick to almost anything, and its colour is very light brown/beige, and a wide head. This Reptile is very fast when having the need to escape as I found out in Sardinia!!!!  After a bit of decision, we decided to name him Camo, as he was so camouflaged on sand and rocks.