As soon as evening arrives, the Geckoes are to be seen in every house in keen and crafty pursuit of their prey; emerging from the chinks and recesses where they conceal themselves during the day, to search for insects that then retire to settle for the night.
"Sketches of the Natural History of Ceylon"
J. Emerson Tennent
They never willingly descend from trees, but prey there upon nocturnal Saurians, Geckoes, small birds and their young; and they are perfectly harmless, although they often try to bite.
"Sketches of the Natural History of Ceylon"
J. Emerson Tennent
On the narrow table, under cover of stray articles and papers, grey bead-eyed Geckoes craftily stalked moths and beetles and other fanatic worshippers of flame as they hastened to sacrifice themselves to the lamp.
"My Tropic Isle"
E J Banfield