The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is asking for your help to report sightings of Mediterranean geckos, an exotic lizard species that has seen around the state.

If you see one, snap a pic and email it to HerpSurveys@dnr.IN.gov . This will help the DNR track locations of this introduced species.

Mediterranean geckos are native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and northern Africa. They are 4 to 5 inches long and are tan or pink with brown blotches on their body. They can also be identified by their warty skin, banded tail, and large, bulging eyes that have vertical pupils. The lizards are most active at night and can be observed near outdoor lights, feeding on insects during the warm season, or inside buildings at any time of year.

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