The common house gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus) (not to be confused with the Mediterranean species Hemidactylus turcicus known as Mediterranean house gecko), is a reptile native of Southeast Asia.
In Asia/Southeast Asia, notably Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia, geckos have local names onomatopoetically derived from the sounds they make: Hemidactylus frenatus is called "chee chak" or "chi chak" (pr- chee chuck), said quickly. In Myanmar, they are called "အိမ်မြှောင် - ain-mjong" ( "အိမ် - ain" means "house" and "မြှောင် - mjong" means "stick to"). The Common house gecko is a small lizard native of Southeast Asia. They are unique among lizards in their ability to make chirping or clicking sounds. Try to maintain a daytime temperature gradient of 75 to 90 F with a nighttime low of 65 to 75 F. Heat can be provided by utilizing ceramic heating elements or reptile bulbs in a reflector fixture. 2. Its call or chirp rather resembles the sound "gecko, gecko". However, this is an interpretation, and the sound may also be described as "tchak tchak tchak". They mate from March to July.
"Gecko" is the common name for any of about 65 species of small lizards. It is the most common of the sounds and has a broad range of intensities it can occupy. They're light brown but can change colors to various shades.
Due to the recent introductions, they now occur in many other countries uncluding the United States, countries in South and Central America, Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East. Females lay 2 eggs usually in crevices to protect them from predators. They can be best defined as quinodiurnal. Common House Gecko These small geckos are non-venomous and harmless to humans. The incubation period lasts around 46-62 days. The cry of a gecko from an east wall as one is about to embark on a journey is considered auspicious, but a cry from any other wall is supposed to be inauspicious. Common house geckos are carnivores (insectivores).
They grow to a length of between 75 - 150 mm, and live for about 5 years. Kingdom
These geckos communicate with a series of distinct communication calls. When threatened they will hide in their shelter. Spread around the world by ships, these geckos are now common in the Deep South of the United States, large parts of tropical and sub-tropical Australia, and many other countries in South and Central America, Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East.
In a terrarium they will mostly be at rest on the sides or on the top cover rather than placing themselves on plants, decorations or on the substrate, thus being rather inconspicuous.House geckos are also used as a food source for some snakes.In many countries, Hemidactylus frenatus is an introduced species that is considered a pest and even a "serious threat species" to local wildlife.While the impact of the Asian house gecko has not yet been closely studied, there is evidence that this "generalist predator" can compete with native gecko species for resources and perhaps replace them, especially in urban areas. At the present, the Asian House geckos can be found in coastal areas of East Asia (including Japan), Australia, Pacific Islands, Indian Ocean Islands (including Mauritius, Madagascar and Maldives), North America, South America and Caribbean Islands.House geckos can be kept as pets in a vivarium with a clean substrate, and typically require a heat source and a place to hide in order to regulate their body temperature, and a system of humidifiers and plants to provide them with moisture.The species will cling to vertical or even inverted surfaces when at rest.
They are often seen beneath rocks or rotting logs, on trees, around bushes but most commonly they are found on buildings.
The Common house gecko is a small lizard native of Southeast Asia. The animal is very adaptable and may prey on insects and spiders, displacing other reptiles.Like many geckos, this species can lose its tail when alarmed.
They also make quite a loud and unique clicking sound.
In some parts of India, the sound made by geckos is considered a bad omen; while in Bangladesh and Nepal, it is considered to be an endorsement of the truthfulness of a statement made just before, because the sound "tik tik tik" coincides with "thik thik thik", which in many Indian languages, means "right right right", i.e., a three-fold confirmation. The multiple chirp is an agonistic and territorial defense.