The Madagascar Giant Day Gecko is a brightly colored, tree dwelling lizard is very active during the day. They are native to Madagascar but have been introduced to Florida and Hawaii and are considered an invasive species.
These animals can reach up to 11 inches in length with males being larger than females
and live up to 20 years. Geckos have no eyelids, so to keep their eyes clean, they lick them
often. They are also known to routinely eat their shed skins to leave no traces for predators.
While they eat insects, they also like soft fruits, pollen, and nectar.
Day geckos do not have claws – but their toes have thin, broad, adhesive scales (called lemellae) – which allow them to climb smooth surfaces. Their eyes are large, with round pupils ringed in bright blue. Their tails are as long (or longer) than their bodies.
They are the only lizard that can produce more than a hiss. They can bark, click, squeak and croak.
They drink from water droplets on leaves and they feed mostly on insects but will also eat sweet
fruits and honey.