Geckos

[unblocktheplanet]

In 30 years, we've always had house geckos. In the last few months, though, they've gotten diarrhea. Streaks down our pictures & cupboards, spots on the floor.

 

What could have changed to alter their digestion?

 

Anybody else observed this???

[phetphet]

Get it occasionally. They probably get an upset stomach sometimes like we all do.

[chickenslegs]

2 hours ago, unblocktheplanet said:

What could have changed to alter their digestion?

I always thought that they ate insects exclusively. But I have occasionally found them in our kitchen waste bin, so I assume they must be there to eat discarded food.

 

So, maybe they tucked into the left over somtam.

[worgeordie]

Covid ......... ????

regards worgeordie

[chicowoodduck]

Reminds of years ago having to move apartments because the little guys starting to <deleted> on me at night! ????????

 

I have seen Gecko spray at the DIY store, might come in handy for you? ????

[Saanim]

8 minutes ago, chicowoodduck said:

Reminds of years ago having to move apartments because the little guys starting to <deleted> on me at night! ????????

 

I have seen Gecko spray at the DIY store, might come in handy for you? ????

They like it...

[Tuvoc]

Yes, we have them here too. A real nuisance but seemingly impossible to get rid of. Simply open the door to the house to let some fresh air in, and you let them in as well. And they are very hard to catch, too quick. I don't want to hurt them so is a matter of living with them, unless there is a way to discourage them from coming in.

[bigupandchill]

Just a suggestion but lights showing outside attracts bugs which then attract Geckos. Get rid of the lights and maybe you can cut down on the Geckos?

Edited December 28, 2021 by bigupandchill

[Tuvoc]

1 hour ago, bigupandchill said:

Just a suggestion but lights showing outside attracts bugs which then attract Geckos. Get rid of the lights and maybe you can cut down on the Geckos?

Crikey, our house is lit up like a Christmas tree all night !  There you go. But I've seen them once or twice scurrying into the house in daytime anyway.

[Troy Tempest]

Get a cat!....They can catch them and do.

 

Since we got our cat I hardly ever see geckos except for the ones that live in the Aircon which she can't reach!

[Burma Bill]

17 hours ago, worgeordie said:

Covid ......... ????

regards worgeordie

Thanks, exactly what crossed my mind.

[Thingamabob]

Outside lights on, inside lights dimmed. Not 100%, but helps.

[The Hammer2021]

Are they drinking bad draft  beer?

[Farmerslife]

Are we talking about Jing Joks or Tokays here?

 

We very occasionally get Tokays in the house and believe me their $h1t is something you really want to avoid. At more than a foot in length (the Tokay that is, not the t*rd ???? ) they make a considerable mess and it stinks to high heaven. Furthermore, when you hear the gecko, gecko call there's a good chance a snake will respond to it, so now you find yourself with both a Tokay and a hungry snake to deal with.  

- - - - - and all I had to deal with in the summer months in the UK were crane flies and gnats and no $h1t. ????

[spidermike007]

Most insect spray works wonders for getting rid of geckos. They hate the stuff. They can be noisy and filthy. Even spraying around the outside of the house seems to keep many of them away. They are not welcome in my home! 

Edited December 28, 2021 by spidermike007

[natway09]

Let it dry & buy the good lady a rechargable car vacumn cleaner

[MrJ2U]

On 12/27/2021 at 7:41 PM, unblocktheplanet said:

they've gotten diarrhea

Perhaps they've started eating Issan food.

[ifmu]

17 hours ago, chicowoodduck said:

Reminds of years ago having to move apartments because the little guys starting to <deleted> on me at night! ????????

 

I have seen Gecko spray at the DIY store, might come in handy for you? ????

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=lizard+traps

[sirineou]

We occasionally have that problem after their holyday parties. That and getting really rowdy  becoming belligerent   and starting fights. 

We solved the diarrhea. problem , but we still have problems with their fighting.

Edited December 28, 2021 by sirineou

[fredscats]

The rat mats work,sticky place mats,but more than likely will kill them.    When caught used baby oil to free them from the mess,then throw them out,that is the ones not killed,leaving tail behind

[RocketDog]

19 hours ago, bigupandchill said:

Just a suggestion but lights showing outside attracts bugs which then attract Geckos. Get rid of the lights and maybe you can cut down on the Geckos?

Very true. They crowd the ceiling around the lights of my pool house.

On a side note, they're suckers for a laser pointer and great fun to see them chase the red spot around the ceiling. Sometimes you can get several to collide in pursuit of the spot.

 

Yeah, I know, but I'm easily entertained. Everybody needs a hobby after all.

[Speedhump]

20 hours ago, Saanim said:

They like it...

Some people would pay more rent for that.... 

[elgenon]

On 12/27/2021 at 6:47 AM, phetphet said:

Get it occasionally. They probably get an upset stomach sometimes like we all do.

How do you treat it?

[NoshowJones]

20 hours ago, chicowoodduck said:

Reminds of years ago having to move apartments because the little guys starting to <deleted> on me at night! ????????

 

I have seen Gecko spray at the DIY store, might come in handy for you? ????

Does it kill them? That's the last thing I would want to do.

[Saanim]

3 hours ago, possum1931 said:

Does it kill them? That's the last thing I would want to do.

I have used quiet a few different brands (not really cheap). And I have hardly recognized any effect of it. 

[UKJASE]

one ran into my fridge the other day when i opened it