How Do Geckos Reproduce?

Mating and Fertilization

Geckos reproduce sexually. Males court females, copulate, and fertilize eggs internally.

Eggs and Incubation

Females lay leathery eggs in hidden locations. Incubation length depends on temperature, after which hatchlings emerge.

Exceptions

Some geckos are ovoviviparous (live birth), and a few species can reproduce parthenogenetically without males.