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Hemidactylus frenatus
A hatchling Asian house gecko undergoing its first molt, presumably just a few days after hatching. The species is a ubiquitous roommate (human commensal) along with H. platyurus and Gekko vittatus at this location.
Found in the house in a semi-urban neighborhood of houses, gardens and a patch of disturbed remnant forest.
I was about to pour water into my mug which I'd previously filled with a powdered drink mix and there was this little guy! While 2 other species inhabit our house, it seems most likely H. frenatus.
Spotted on Jan 15, 2012
Submitted on Jan 15, 2012
22 Comments
Thanks Adarsha
Miracle!
That's cool!
Scott, your adorable gecko is the star of our caption contest today! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=...
Oh now he really is adorable! I love his plaid jacket :)
:) adorable!
Emma, Carolina, thanks very much
Haha what a lovely gecko, Scott. Love its balaclava!
i like his grey sweater!
Thanks Everyone!
Wonderful series!
Fantastic pictures!
Is beautifull, nice picture.....i liked
Very cute! I wouldn't mind having these guys as house guests & I assume they pay their way by consuming unwanted bugs!
Nice! It looks as if he is wearing gloves and a forage cap.
great colors for a house gecko! You know what I always say...better to spot in your hand than your mouth!
Great series - Nice macros!
How exciting!! And, yes....quite smart to be dressing warmly!! :) LOL
Cool spotting
haha...what a sweet buddy
Actually, a balaclava ;-)
He's got a pullover! Very smart.