Is the common house gecko poisonous?

These small geckos are non-venomous and not harmful to humans.

Can you keep a common house gecko as a pet?

Originally native to southern Europe and northern Africa,1 common house geckos make interesting pets. However, if you want to keep one of these geckos in a colder climate, it will need a warm and humid enclosure. As pets, they are too quick for frequent handling, but their climbing abilities are amazing to watch.

Are geckos good in your house?

Being an insectivore, the gecko actually helps with pest control in your house. Having one or two in your house actually helps keep the bug population down. If you have a moth or cockroach problem, gecko’s can help you deal with it if you don’t mind them being a part of your household.

What does a common house gecko eat?

FEEDING: Carnivorous; eats live prey. PROTEIN: Protein sources such as: gut-loaded crickets, mealworms and wax worms dusted with a supplement should make up the house gecko diet. Wild caught insects should never be fed, since they can carry disease.

Do Geckos carry diseases?

Turtles, frogs, iguanas, snakes, geckos, horned toads, salamanders and chameleons are colorful, quiet and often kept as pets. These animals frequently carry bacteria called Salmonella that can cause serious illness in people.

What happens if a gecko bites you?

Hence, even if a Leopard Gecko bites you, there are very few chances of any damage to your skin. The bite of an adult Leopard Gecko feels like a pinch. And it is the baby Geckos who are more prone to biting than the adult ones. Hence, their biting won’t cause you any discomfort or pain.

Why do geckos come in the house?

They are pests simply by their presence indoors. They do not live in or infest houses, but come in from surrounding vegetation to find insects (food). Usually they are following the insects that are attracted to outdoor lights. Lights often attract moths and many other insects.