Flat-tailed House Gecko
Geckos

Flat-tailed House Gecko

Hemidactylus platyurus

Habitat

Walls, trees, and buildings in warm urban and rural areas.

Range

South and Southeast Asia, widely introduced elsewhere

Adult Size

4-5 in (10-13 cm)

Diet

Insects, moths

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Conservation status:Least Concern

Seasonal Feeding Schedule

Feeding guidance aligned to the species' native seasons โ€” origin: Northern Hemisphere.

Months shown for the Northern Hemisphere โ€” matches native range.

Spring
Mar โ€“ May

Active nighttime hunting resumes. Ensure insects available nightly โ€” 3-5 per evening.

Summer
Jun โ€“ Aug

Peak activity. Feed 4-6 insects nightly.

Autumn
Sep โ€“ Nov

Steady feeding in warm conditions. 3-5 insects nightly.

Winter
Dec โ€“ Feb

In warm regions or indoors, continues nightly. In cooler climates, activity drops sharply.