Geckos versus Other Reptiles

Geckos are reptiles that belong to the suborder Gekkota and live in warm climates, except for Antarctica.

Geckos can detach their tails as a defense mechanism, and some species, like the house gecko, can stick to surfaces using tiny hair-like structures called setae.

Geckos lack eyelids and use their tongues to clean and moisten their eyes, and they communicate using sounds like chirps, clicks, and barks.