Our little houseguest (pics)

[Abby]

My middle son's best friend is away for a few weeks so we're looking after Brocky his barking gecko. Cute little thing and with Finn wanting his own lizard (been nagging for ages) I figure this is good experience for him. Looking at Brocky's tail I think he needs to fatten up a bit myself.

 

[M-Nature]

How cute is that! Can you explain more about the tail? Do geckos store fat in their tails or is something not quite right with him?

 

[Jeddy]

Does the gecko really bark? Cute little bugger for sure.

 

[Abby]

From good ole wikapaedia...

"Underwoodisaurus milii is a species of Gekkonidae also classified as Nephrurus milii. It is commonly known as the thick-tailed or barking gecko. These names come from its distinctive plump tail and sharp, barking defensive call."


Underwoodisaurus milii - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


I think that answers both questions.

 

[birdlady]

Oh how cute!!! Growing up, I always had newts...

 

[rockoko]

oh my goodness, he's cute!

 

[Birdbabe]

he is a cute little guy.