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The Story of Hawaii Geckos

Geckos are part of our island life. Although, some people think that they are vicious. They're not. They are actually quite friendly. They also live all over.
I once lived on the 7th floor of a highrise, where I had a large garden. And they were there, too. So, we have learned to live with them. These are close-ups of some of the many geckos in my backyard. I hope you like these pictures.
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Gecko Hightlighted by the Sun
Gecko Hightlighted by the Sun		 Gecko Up Close
Gecko Up Close		 Gecko
Gecko		 Gecko Close Up
Gecko Close Up
Gecko Camera Shy
Gecko Camera Shy		 Gecko Hightlighted by the Sun
Gecko Hightlighted by the Sun		 Gecko, Are You Looking at Me?
Gecko, Are You Looking at Me?		 Gecko on Dry Palm Tree
Gecko on Dry Palm Tree
Hiding Gecko
Hiding Gecko		 DSCF6283.JPG
DSCF6283.JPG

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Ruby 26-Aug-2017 18:29
I live in Hilo and I am new to the big island. I never saw so many geckos. I have the green and the brown geckos in my house. I only corral them to the door if they are misbehaving. I don't kill them! I have little to no insects in my home, because I live in harmony with them. They don't bite and on occasion I catch one then put it back on the wall. I do have to wash my counters every morning, because love to check and see if I have left any food out the night before. Remember, love nature and nature will love you back.
Badger 17-Dec-2015 07:33
Wanda: I'm hoping this post isn't reaching you too late! Can you describe what your gecko looks like? For heat, I use a spotlight that you'd use for track lighting, it gives my gecko all the heat she needs. For water, mist the tank so your gecko can lick the drops off the glass, and for food, be sure NOT to leave any crickets in the tank as they WILL eat the gecko! Sometimes the gecko won't eat because it is getting used to its new home, but they should readily go after anything that moves within a week or two. I have also fed mine mealworms, small roaches, crane flies, mosquitoes, and even drops of honey. Finally, be sure to have something for your gecko to climb on-- they're arboreal, and used to living in trees rather than on the ground. Also, look at "gut-loading" and adding calcium to your crickets as they may not have the nourishment needed for your gecko!
wanda 02-Dec-2015 23:43
we acquired one of these geckos from a plant that arrived from Hawaii. We put him in a very nick tank got him some crickets but now he is shedding(I think) and looks like he might die. What do i need to do to help this little guy out. We have a light on the top of the cage but it is not a heat lamp.
Does he need that? Im so sad to see him like this. We have had him about 6 weeks now. Help please!
Guest 28-Jun-2012 20:23
Saw these on our trip to Hawaii--very cute!
Haru 31-Dec-2011 11:22
These pictures are awesome. I love how you captured their cuteness, especially in "Gecko, Are You Looking At Me?" >w< It's my favorite! We have a lot of the Madagascar Day Gecko around my place, actually. I've been seeing them more and more, even at my work place (I work at a bakery). I even see them licking a piece of oatmeal raisin cookies someone left out. Their markings are beautiful, they really are interesting animals c:
Guest 09-Aug-2011 05:18
those gecko's are not native to Hawaii and eat Hawaiian gecko's or Mo'o's. They are invading Hawaii and are bad for Hawaiian gecko's! That's why you never see the native brown gecko's. I kill these green ones!!! They eat our native ones!
spasticlabrat 11-Dec-2010 03:29
I don't think those are Madagascar day geckos--those things can reach nearly a foot in length and I've never seen one of these buggahs longer than 4 or 5 inches. Plus, looking at the photos of the MDGs, those have facial stripes that run parallel to the jaws, whereas these, and other green geckos I've taken photos of, have facial stripes that run parallel to the line between the eyes. I totally agree with MsB's comments on the poor green anole. It's been years since I've seen them, and even plain old brown house geckos have been victims of the brown anoles.
spasticlabrat 11-Dec-2010 03:27
I don't think those are Madagascar day geckos--those things can reach nearly a foot in length and I've never seen one of these buggahs longer than 4 or 5 inches. Plus, looking at the photos of the MDGs, those have facial stripes that run parallel to the jaws, whereas these, and other green geckos I've taken photos of, have facial stripes that run parallel to the line between the eyes.
MsB 22-Feb-2010 23:05
You have two different types of lizards. One is the new Madagascar green gecko and the other, DSCF6283.JPG is our former, but near if not extinct, Anole Green lizard. All our Green Anoles have been eaten (cannibalized) by the invasive Brown Anole. A great pity as the Green Anoles had a gentle and comical manner.
Guest 30-Jan-2010 19:43
I thought these were called Anoles?
Guest 22-Jul-2009 02:39
3rd guest down
Guest 22-Jul-2009 02:39
the first guest its a jacksons chameleon they change color i love them
Guest 15-Feb-2009 00:58
I found a lizard or gecko in my back yard. It is green and has 3 horns on his ?her head. Is it a rare thing or illegal here on Oahu Hawaii?
TTOP 04-Feb-2009 21:15
I LOVE GECKOS THEY ARE COOL
TTOP 04-Feb-2009 21:15
I LOVE GECKOS THEY ARE COOL
ROB 04-Feb-2009 21:12
I LOVE GECKOS.AND I WANT TO HAVE A GECKO AND IF I BECAME A RAPER MY NAME WOULD BE
GECKOBOY.
ROB 04-Feb-2009 21:10
I LOVE GECKOS.AND I WANT TO HAVE AUND GECKO AND IF I BECAME A RAPER MY NAME WOULD BE
GECKOBOY.
Guest 18-Mar-2008 22:23
Awesome pictures! However, the last lizard picture is not of a gecko. It is an anole and I'm curious how it ended up in Hawai'i.
Guest 16-Feb-2008 02:46
CCCCCuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuutteeee!!!!
Guest 06-Feb-2008 00:41
Do you have a Gecko??? they are sooo cute. I would like to have these as pets. they are very adorable. You should watch the video Gecko Love Story on YouTube!!!!!!! it's funny!
me 06-Feb-2008 00:38
I think those pitures are very cute. I really wabt to own a gecko. dont you think that would be fun???
Rowin 03-Nov-2007 02:16
Hey, please grant me premission to e-mail you some of my Pics of the Day Gecko, its not the greatest but i got really close to it, but they are not in a natural background, so you can keep them for personal use, maybe later I'll get better ones.
Guest 03-Oct-2007 18:07


Scottie 09-Sep-2007 00:43
That appears to be a Gold Dust Day Gecko.

I just found one running around my room!

You can find an entry about this species on Wikipedia.
Laasi Levai 28-Aug-2007 20:47
i think that these geckos are really kool, and that i would like to have one as my pet.
i aslo think that the people who research them should let them be free and live their habbitat.
Guest 27-May-2007 17:16
Great pics! I got married in Hawaii and found a little green gecko like the ones in your pictures on my wedding day in the mansion where our wedding took place. I took him out to the gardens and let him go. He was very gentle and let me pick him up without running. Ever since then I have thought of geckos as good luck (that was 10 years ago and I am still happily married, by the way). I later read stories of the hawiian natives believing they are magical.....I agree! A gecko admirer from Pittsburgh
tina 17-Jan-2007 06:47
Some geckos are friendly as in they won't bite... though most of the time they're run before you can catch them, but others can pack a mean punch like the Tokay gecko. They're beautiful but get to close they'll bark at you and snag your finger... I have one I know. I lived in Hawaii for 17 years and most of the time I just see regular house geckos, mourning geckos, and other lizards like the anoles. Now living in the states you can buy them in pet shops like this Great Day Geckos and other colourful geckos and lizards.
-a reptile enthusiast
Guest 25-Oct-2006 08:51
guest i love your photos day? i was told those are madagascar geckos well whatever they are new to me ive been here 30 years and only seen these the last 7years id say i had one as a friend he hit my foot to have the door opened we bonded he stayed in my place for a couple of years for dog food and tea with honey and yes they are looking right at you they also like to smoke sweet herbs yes yes ihave photo proof but only the good one thanks
Carolyn 25-Sep-2006 03:35
I love the little guys too. I lived in Hawaii 7 years while my husband was in the Navy and fell in love with the islands. We retired and settled back home in South Carolina. A friend who stayed on the island after we left visited me here in SC and brought me a surprise, a sweet little gecko, fresh from Hawaii, in a plastic butter tub, like from the grocery store. Now that is true "aloha spirit".
Bob 14-Jun-2006 06:09
my dad says that those geckos with the 3 dots on the back are illegal. i really dont believe him.
malia io 23-Apr-2006 21:28
aloha from the big island. i love the day geckos too. and i've shot hunders of shot of them. they're wonderful little models. if you'd like share experiences or view my work
let me know
Guest 20-Jul-2005 00:35
I found a day gecko (per the honolulu zoo) at my home in Mililani. I thought it was an endangered species. I have never seen a day gecko before. This one doesnt look anything like the one in your pictures but similar. It has 3 red dots at its back portion of its body with 2 triangles between his eyes. With a beautiful teal around his eyes.

Aloha from new Day Gecko Lover in Mililani
Yves Rubin13-Feb-2005 02:37
cute! I love these guys...
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