Cat Gecko

The cat gecko occurs in Peninsular Malaysia, Southern Thailand and Borneo, occupying lowland to mid-level rainforest. The body ranges from yellowish to reddish brown, with a series of spots across the dorsum and tail. Sometimes, this pattern may be absent. While the eyes are usually dark, a silver-eyed phase occurs, mostly confined in the southern region though they do exist northwards (see third photo below). Cat geckos also have retractable claws that enable it to climb rough vertical surfaces, though it cannot stick to walls like other geckos. Males have a pair of bumps below the anal area while females are grow to twice the size.