Smithers
Very Well-Known Member
Hey All,
Is there a purpose to tubercles (raised bumps) on geckos? I'm referring to the rough knob-tailed desert species?
Is it to mimic their environment or something else?
Cheers,
Brett
1st image is the underside of a Banded Knob-tailed Gecko's skin shed
View attachment 246991
2nd Nephrurus amyae showing tubercles over whole body
View attachment 246992
Is there a purpose to tubercles (raised bumps) on geckos? I'm referring to the rough knob-tailed desert species?
Is it to mimic their environment or something else?
Cheers,
Brett
1st image is the underside of a Banded Knob-tailed Gecko's skin shed
View attachment 246991
2nd Nephrurus amyae showing tubercles over whole body
View attachment 246992