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I just found a baby gecko in South Carolina. He's about 1 1/2 inches long and has black and white bands on his tail. I'll post a picture as soon as I can. My problem is all the pics I find online are of adult geckoes, and I know babies can look different. How do I find out what I have, and what kind of general care should I give him until then? Thanks.

Mediterranean gecko, Hemidactylus turcicus. Invasive species. You don't really have to "care" for them; your place will end up overrun with them! Wait till you're cleaning up all their droppings and eggshells in your garage, and have the juvies drop on you when you step out of the shower!

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Chris McMartin
www.mcmartinville.com
I'm Not a Herpetologist, but I Play One on the Internet

Take it to a local reptile store. Sounds like the previous person knows what it is, but to be sure I'd take it to a reptile store. Hopefully it's not what he said it was. I love geckos, but not sure if I want my house over ran with them.

I love geckos, but not sure if I want my house over ran with them.

Given the original poster's location, I'm exaggerating (maybe!). I lived further south in a different state and they were cool, or so I thought, but the spouse didn't share my enthusiasm after finding them in the house! I'm not sure how widespread they've become in NC, but basically they were introduced on both coasts and the Gulf coast many moons ago and have spread throughout the south now, meeting in the middle.
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Chris McMartin
www.mcmartinville.com
I'm Not a Herpetologist, but I Play One on the Internet