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Old 14-01-2012, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by gary View Post
That's correct - it's a Leaf Tailed Gecko.

We commonly encounter them indoors, particularly in the basement where there are sandstone ledges,
in this corner of Sydney at Mount Kuring-Gai.

I have quite a few photos of them myself. Their camouflage is amazing. They can make quite a squeal if need be.
Um I beg to differ Gary.....
I'm sure its called "TruckTyreSquashed Tailed Gecko".
However you are right that they hide in basements ( to avoid trucks) and yes, they do squeal loudly !( after being run over..... of course)

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Bartman
PS nice shot !
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