Carrot-tail viper gecko
To avoid the heat of the day, these tiny desert dwellers hunt for insects in the early morning and late evening. The oddly shaped tail stores fat and water for when food is scarce. Females lay two eggs per clutch, each the size of a garden pea.
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- Life span10 years
- Body size2.8-3.5 in.
- Native habitat Shrublands and deserts of India and Pakistan
- DietInsects
