This geconidae of big dimension was photografated in Southeastern Sicily.
I agree with Simone. The toe pad reaches almost the tip of the toe, so it is Tarentola rather than half way as in Hemidactylus. The pattern and robust body are also typical
It is common house gecko in the subcontinent HEMIDACTYLUS FLAVIVIRIDIS
It would be very unusual to encounter Hemidactylus flaviviridis on Sicily, where this photo was taken. It is a north-African/ Asian species - although individuals may turn up as casual introductions elsewhere.
The two common geckos on Sicily are Hemidactylus turcicus and Tarentola mauritanica. As David pointed out, the toes show it to be Tarentola rather than Hemidactylus, and other characteristics are typical of the Moorish Gecko.
this gecko was unintentionally transported hidden in the goods. it snakes into the containers, since ships stay for long at ports it is carried on land.
count this gecko among gecko fauna of Sisley!
As Prof. Khan says Hemidactylus spp often stowaway in goods and I have even found SE Asian Hemidactylus here in Scotland, albeit dead. However, in this case, I'm convinced we have T. mautitanica as when you enlarge the image, you can only see obvious short claws on the third and fourth toes, which is diagnostic for this genus. In Hemidactylus the claw is very obvious on every toe (hence the scientific name).
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