Common House Gecko vs Terrestrial Garter Snake
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Common House Gecko
0.13 m
Human
1.75 m
Terrestrial Garter Snake
1.07 m
| Common House Gecko | Terrestrial Garter Snake | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2–5 g | 50–300 g |
| Length | 7.5–13 cm | 0.45–1.07 m |
| Top Speed | – | 4 km/h |
| Lifespan | 3–5 yrs | 4–10 yrs |
| Incubation | 45 days | 60 days |
| Offspring | 2–2 | 4–25 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Urban, Garden, Forest, Rainforest, Woodland, Coast | Grassland, Woodland, Mountain, Wetland, Forest, River, Lake, Coast |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | North America |
| Family | Gekkonidae | Colubridae |
| Order | Squamata | Squamata |