How to take care of a Mediterranean Gecko?

[liirogue]

I found a Mediterranean Gecko, and am trying to take care of him. He looks just like this one (http://www.uga.edu/srelherp/lizards/hemtur.htm) only a little bit smaller. However, all the info I can find on the Net are about them in the wild... How do I take care of one as a "pet?"

[InternetLegend]

Boy, you're right - it's frustrating trying to find any specific care information for the Mediterranean gecko! However, I suspect that its care needs are similar to those of the common house gecko, which is a near cousin. They're both nocturnal and insectivorous, and they have the same basic range. Try these links:

http://www.reptileallsorts.com/housegecko.htm

http://www.reptilerooms.com/Sections+index-req-viewarticle-artid-78-page-1.html

http://www.grizzlyrun.com/Pets/Reptiles/geckos/House_Gecko_care_information.asp

Someone on the Reptile Room gecko forum (http://www.reptilerooms.com/forumview-6.html) may have more specific information if you post the question there.

[liirogue]

Thank you very much! So far, we have been giving him pinhead crickets from Petsmart, but we weren't sure if he needed more than that, or if crickets were a nono.

Since they are commonly found near buildings and such, I would be really surprised if I were the first one to catch and keep one!