They can be seen climbing walls of houses and other buildings in search of insects attracted to porch lights, and are immediately recognisable by their characteristic chirping. They grow to a length of between 7.5–15 cm (3–6 in), and live for about 5 years. These small geckos are non-venomous and not harmful to humans.

What do common house geckos eat?

FEEDING: Carnivorous; eats live prey. PROTEIN: Protein sources such as: gut-loaded crickets, mealworms and wax worms dusted with a supplement should make up the house gecko diet. Wild caught insects should never be fed, since they can carry disease.

Are wall lizards poisonous?

The wall lizard or gecko, found in most homes, is not poisonous at all. It only checks insect population.