44 _ Animal Life 
of live food may safely keep the eyed lizard and the green lizard without their 
susceptibilities being offended, as these species will take dead mice quite readily, ripe 
grapes and strawberries, and raw meat. Both these lizards will occasionally deposit 
eges in captivity; although these are usually infertile, they are sometimes seniille, so it 
is “nelrieele to try anwar incubation, and if possible hatch young. 
The lizards that all people are interested in are the Geckos, of which there are 
altogether about three hundred species. To see these lizards climbing up the’ glazed 
sides or front of a plate-glass vivarium is a source of wonderment to -all beholders 
who are not acquainted with the peculiar powers of the Geckonide in this direction. 
One curious trait of the gecko is its. power of uttering an audible cry or call, 
from which it derives its name, the word “geck-o” being a fairly correct phonetic 
rendering of the sound made by some species. The under-surfaces of the toes are 
provided with suckers similar in some instances to those of the sucker-fish, and im 
others to those on the feet of the common fly; however, some geckos—not many— 
are unprovided with these means to “upside-down” locomotion on ceilings and glass, 
and, instead, have developed claws similar to those on the feet of ‘other kinds of 
lizards. Geckos are usually small—five or six inches in length; others may be a foot 
in length. They are very quick in all their movements, which are rather jerky in 
appearance; but in spite of this peculiar jerky style of movement they cover ground 
very rapidly, and if one escapes from the case it is no easy matter for the owner 
to recapture it. Mealworms, gentles, flies, spiders, earwigs and cockroaches are readily 
taken. Geckos are no trouble whatever; and if thei case be kept in a well-warmed 
room in a nice sunny spot they will always be in good health and lively spirits. 
Very beautiful little lizards of the Iguanide family are the Anoles; they cost, 
this country, from five shillings to a sovereign apiece, but, from their beautiful and 
delightful little ways, are well worth the money. Being arboreal in their habits, it 
is necessary to provide plant life of some kind for them to climb about in. All 
lizards require plenty of sunshine; but anoles must have as much as possible, or else 
they soon get dull and mopish. ‘hey are strictly insectivorous in diet, and want as 
many flies as it is possible to provide them with; when flies are out of season, 
cockroaches and mealworms may be substituted. 
The case for lizards should have a piece .of virgin cork in it, under which they 
can crawl; it should, however, not be too large, and preferably well arched, so that, 
if necessary, the underside can be inspected without disturbing it. All lizards drink, 
and therefore a small pan of water should be provided. 
DERBIAN ZONURE 
