About Chondrodactylus bibronii (Smith, 1846)
Chondrodactylus bibronii, commonly called Bibron's gecko, is a moderate-sized gecko. It reaches a total length including tail of 15 to 20 cm, which equals 6 to 8 inches. It has a stockier build than most other gecko species. Females are generally smaller than males. Its base body color is brown, with a beaded pattern on its dorsal side and black crossbars. Males have white dots, and females may also have these dots. The belly is white or very light brown. Newly hatched Bibron's geckos have solid line and color patterns, while adult geckos have more broken patterns. Bibron's gecko is native to southern Africa, distributed across Namibia, South Africa, and Eswatini. It is common in South Africa, where it is one of the largest gecko species. This species has been introduced to the southeastern United States, and established populations have been recorded in Manatee County, Florida. Adult female C. bibronii usually lay two clutches of eggs per year, with two eggs per clutch.
