Is a gecko a type of lizard?

Species of lizards sold as pets include iguanas, bearded dragon, tegus, and monitor lizards. In general, lizards require more maintenance than other exotic pets. Leopard Geckos and the Crested Gecko are the most common types of Geckos kept as pets and feed on fruits and insects. read more

The leopard gecko is one of the most popularly kept reptiles second only to the green iguana. The leopard gecko can thrive in glass or plastic aquariums that offer a secure hiding place where the gecko can seclude itself. This particular type of gecko is nocturnal and as such they don’t bask like many other gecko species. read more

Rhacodactylus leachianus, the New Caledonian giant gecko, was first described by Cuvier in 1829; it is the largest living species of gecko. Sphaerodactylus ariasae, the dwarf gecko, is native to the Caribbean Islands; it is the world's smallest lizard. read more