The Western Banded Gecko is a delicate, nocturnal lizard with soft skin and banded patterning. Unlike most geckos, it lacks adhesive toe pads. It moves with a slow, scorpion-like gait and vocalizes with squeaks.
Habitat
Rocky desert, canyon walls, and sandy desert scrub
Diet
Insects, spiders, and small scorpions
How common
Common
Best time to see a Western Banded Gecko
The best time to see a Western Banded Gecko is March–July, when about 68% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 5,974 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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