The books are:
R. Jenkins & R Bartell: A field guide to Reptiles & Frogs of the
Australian High Country
and
Ross Bennett: Reptiles & Frogs of the Australian Capital Territory.
I too have found a Marbled Gecko at my home. Only once I think.
The colour pattern especially on the back is quite different between
these two. I have only ever encountered the Asian House Gecko in Cairns.
But then again I have not been between Brisbane and Cairns other than
briefly in 1981, 1997 and 2005.
Philip Veerman
24 Castley Circuit
Kambah ACT 2902
02 - 62314041
-----Original Message-----
From: David Rosalky
Sent: Wednesday, 3 November 2010 10:18 PM
To: 'David Nicholls';
Subject: OT: Geckos in Canberra
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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