REPTILIAN TUESDAY #57
We’re back to our regular schedule after celebrating black and white birds and small fluffy tailed rodents! We’re off to the deserts of South Africa today to meet one cute reptile! Grab your sunscreen and khakis and let’s head out on today’s adventure!
MEET THE WEB FOOTED GECKO!
Range/Habitat: Western Southern Africa/ desert
Diet: Carnivore: insects
Length: 4 ¾-5 ½”
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Web Footed Geckos are pink with dark markings.
- They have webbed feet that helps them run across the sand.
- Web Footed Geckos have large eyes.
- They dig long tunnels in the sand for shelter.
- They drink water that condenses on their skin overnight.
- Web footed geckos have wide range of vocalizations.
We really think these awesome little reptiles are cute! They have some amazing adaptations for living in a harsh desert environment.
The Adventures of Ellie and Edmond 
That gecko is so cute. I wish I could lick him. Just one lick…I promise!
Hugs and cuddles,
Cupcake
No licking the animals :)! We observe from a distance as not to disturb them :).