A tumblr devoted entirely to reptiles, in the wild or in captivity as pets. The purpose of this blog is to inform people about reptiles - their habits in the wild as well as some snippets as to their care in captivity, and the unsuitability and ethics of keeping some species in captivity. 
The Smith’s Green-eyed Gecko (Gekko smithii) also known as the Large Forest Gecko, is a species of gecko found in Asia. It is one of the biggest species of geckos, reaching 35cm (over 1ft) or more. The Smith’s Green-eyed Gecko named after Andrew Smith (1797-1872), a Scottish zoologist and founder of the South African Museum.
This species is found in southern Thailand, Singapore, western Malaysia, Burma, India (Nicobar Islands), and Indonesia (Borneo, Sumatra, Pulau Nias, Java). It is arboreal and nocturnal, with it’s call reminiscent of a dog’s bark. This species diet comprises insects such as grasshoppers.
Photo by Alejandro Lozano
