Bibrons thicktoed gecko

Introduction: Bibron's thick-toed gecko (Pachydactylus bibronii) is one of the most common geckos in the southern African region. It is a large and robust gecko that lives on rocky outcrops, on houses as well as in loose bark on trees. They are a gregarious creature usually living in large colonies. Never afraid to bite, they do however make good pets.

Distribution: Extends into Namibia in the south over the Orange River from the Cape.

Diet: Grasshoppers, beetles, termites, ants, smaller lizards and at times poisonous centipedes.

Colouring: A dark buff to grey-brown back has 4 or 5 indistinct dark, wavy crossbands. The belly is white.

Breeding: Females lay 2 hard-shelled eggs in a rock crack or crevice or under the bark of a tree.

Size: SVL 70 to 90mm. Max SVL 100mm.