I also have occasionally seen a gecko (I believe Marbled) on the patio outside
my house in Deakin.
There is a very good little book covering the Reptiles of Canberra (or some
such name) which shows and describes both species. I can't recall the exact
name or author and I am out of town at present so I can't check, but someone
like Ian Fraser will know.
David Rosalky
-----Original Message-----
From: David Nicholls
Sent: Wednesday, 3 November 2010 9:48 PM
To:
Subject: OT: Geckos in Canberra
I've seen geckos around my house in Deakin, usually outside around window
frames, and once on a side gate on the wall of the house. One managed to fall
inside when I opened a window one night and took a lot of catching!
I'm pretty sure I have seen two distinct species, but certainly the Marbled
Gecko.
DN
On 3/11/10 8:17 PM, Peter Ormay wrote:
> Hi Paul,
> There are two species of geckos native to the ACT. Both are good
> Kookaburra food.
>
> 1/. Stone Gecko (Diplodactylus vittatus) found in rocky areas usually
> under rocks.
> 2/. Marbled Gecko (Christinus marmoratus) found under bark, in stumps
> etc and sometimes in Canberra gardens in lattices etc.
>
> A photo would be handy.
>
> Cheers
> Peter O
>
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