LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is asking for the public's help with an exotic gecko species.

According to a news release from Indiana DNR, the Mediterranean geckos ( Hemidactylus turcicus ) has recently been observed at several locations across the state and is not considered dangerous.

Mediterranean geckos are native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and northern Africa. They are 4-5 inches long, and are tan or pink with brown blotches on their body.

The geckos can also be identified by their warty skin, banded tail, and large, bulging eyes that have vertical pupils. They are most active at night and can be observed near outdoor lights and man-made structures, or feeding on insects during the warm season.

The lizards are not considered a t

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