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The gecko is often seen climbing walls or hiding behind curtains. Many people fear it, but this small lizard is actually one of the most useful creatures around the home.
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It doesn’t bite, it doesn’t damage anything, and it helps keep the house clean in its own quiet way.

Nature’s Insect Hunter
Geckos eat insects that most people dislike—cockroaches, mosquitoes, flies, spiders, and even small scorpions.

Because of that, they act like natural pest control. They help reduce the number of insects that can spread diseases or give painful bites.
So, when you see a gecko on your wall, remember it’s probably helping you more than hurting you.

Can Geckos Poison Food?
In some places, people say geckos can poison food or even cause death. But this is not true.

Geckos are not poisonous and they don’t have venom. They can walk on food or walls without releasing any kind of poison.

The real problem comes from their droppings. Gecko waste can contain bacteria like Salmonella.

If this falls into uncovered food or water, it can cause food poisoning if eaten without proper washing or cooking.

That’s why some people fall sick and blame the gecko, even though the sickness comes from germs, not poison.

To stay safe, always keep your food covered and clean any area where a gecko might have passed.
That’s enough to avoid any problem.

A Quiet Helper
Even though some people don’t like seeing them, geckos are more of a blessing than a threat.

They work silently, keeping insects away and helping us live in cleaner homes.

Sometimes, the smallest and quietest creatures do the biggest jobs.

Some fear them because of their eyes or the sound they make at night. But if you watch closely, you’ll see they’re calm, not aggressive. They just observe quietly and mind their business.

Informative. Some people will say they're monitoring spirits and kill them.

I liked gecko more when I saw a scorpion sticking out from the mouth of one. The head and claws were sticking out.

I once saw a gecko catch a big spider on the ceiling. It was like watching a nature documentary right in my room. People underestimate how much work they do every night.

Geckos are small, but they do a big job quietly. Nice post.

There’s something peaceful about watching a gecko hunt at night under a bulb. The way it waits, moves slowly, and strikes fast — you can tell it’s built for that job. It’s like a tiny soldier guarding the light.

I’m glad you mentioned the issue of food contamination. Many people mix up poison and bacteria. When you explain that it’s about hygiene, not venom, it helps to remove fear. Education really changes how we see these small creatures.

The bacteria point is very important. Even pets can spread germs through droppings, yet we don’t call them poisonous. Same thing applies to geckos — it’s just about cleanliness.

Reading this made me realize how many wrong ideas we pass down without checking. The gecko’s story shows why we must question old beliefs with new understanding.

(10-12-2025, 11:10 PM)Hilux Wrote: [ -> ]The bacteria point is very important. Even pets can spread germs through droppings, yet we don’t call them poisonous. Same thing applies to geckos — it’s just about cleanliness.

So true.  The same way you can fall sick or die if you eat food contaminated  by chicken poop or other wastes is the same when it is gecko. Cover food properly and boil before eating.

(10-13-2025, 07:17 AM)GreenVet Wrote: [ -> ]So true.  The same way you can fall sick or die if you eat food contaminated  by chicken poop or other wastes is the same when it is gecko. Cover food properly and boil before eating.

Exactly