Is the multi-tuberculate gecko a protected animal? Here comes the answer

The multi-tuberculate gecko is a type of gecko, also known as the climbing gecko, wall-climbing gecko, four-legged snake, etc. Its body is flat on the back and belly, with a dark gray back and black banded markings. It often inhabits forests, deserts, grasslands and residential areas, hiding by day and coming out at night, feeding on various insects, and has a hibernation habit. Let us take a look below at whether the multi-tuberculate gecko is a protected animal!

Is the multi-tuberculate gecko a protected animal?

The multi-tuberculate gecko is a protected animal. The multi-tuberculate gecko has been included in the "List of Terrestrial Wild Animals Protected by the State that Are Beneficial or of Important Economic or Scientific Research Value" issued by China's State Forestry Administration on August 1, 2000, included in the "IUCN Red List of Threatened Species" ver3.1——Near Threatened (NT) of 2013, and included in China's Red List of Biodiversity——Vulnerable (VU). Illegal hunting and killing of wild animals protected by the state will be subject to criminal law sanctions.

Is the multi-tuberculate gecko poisonous?

The multi-tuberculate gecko is not poisonous. In fact, most gecko species are not poisonous and usually do not bite people, but they will bite when defending themselves. However, there is no need to worry too much, because even if bitten there is no great harm, since geckos are very weak and have no sharp teeth. After being bitten by a gecko, you can apply iodine tincture to disinfect and prevent infection, and there will basically be no problem. If there is redness and swelling, it is best to go to the hospital for a check.

What food does the multi-tuberculate gecko eat?

The multi-tuberculate gecko often inhabits forests, deserts, grasslands and residential areas, hiding by day and coming out at night. During the day it hides in hidden places such as wall cracks, under eaves, and behind cabinets, and at night it comes out to move around, feeding on various insects, such as mosquitoes, flies, locusts, cockroaches, ground beetles, dragonflies, moths, crickets, spiders, etc. It has a hibernation habit. When the temperature drops below 15°C, it begins to go into dormancy and enter hibernation; when the temperature rises back to 15-18°C, it begins to emerge from dormancy one after another to move around and forage.