What does it mean when a Gecko has this red blob going in and out of their neck?

Question

Does it mean that they are in search of a mate?

Im in florida - it spooks me out :P

Answer 1

I HIGHLY doubt what you are seeing is a gecko. It sounds like an anole. If it is a gecko, then no, it is not attracting a mate. If it is an anole, then yes it is attracting a mate. Only males do this. So, you are seeing a male anole, flashing his bright red dewlap.

ANOLE PIC> http://images.dpchallenge.com/images_cha...

Another anole pic> http://farm1.static.flickr.com/196/50983...

Answer 2

Its just a sign of male-ness

Answer 3

I believe that means it is a male. Can be a show for mating or a sign of aggression. I am not sure though. I would keep researching.

Answer 4

The picture you provided is of a Green Anole (not a gecko). The 'red blob' is called a dewlap. Only the males poses a dewlap. The dewlap is used to communicate with one-another, they usually use it to court females or a territorial display towards males. There displays can include 'head bobbing' and 'push ups'. They may also preform these displays when approached by a human in order to take claim over their territory, telling you to leave.

Answer 5

is it eating normally? it could be a lava bliser and it could block its trachea take a siringr and give it luke warm water!