The Skunk Gecko is characterized by its white stripe running down its back. These geckos make entertaining pets for many people.

Nocturnal animals, Skunk Geckos tend to be somewhat less aggressive than their close relatives, the Tokay Geckos. Skunk Geckos are good climbers, and will scale walls and climb plants with apparent ease. They can be kept in groups of one male and one or multiple females. Because they have a tendency to bite, Skunk Geckos may not be a good choice if you're looking for a handleable lizard.

By maturity, Skunk Geckos usually reach between nine and ten inches in length. Skunk Geckos have golden eyes. They range in color from tan to darker brown or even green. A white stripe runs down each side of the head, and these lines connect when they reach the Skunk Geckos neck, merging into a single line that runs down the back all the way to the base of the tail. After it reaches the tail, the white line breaks up into several white bands. Males are somewhat larger that females. Males also usually have visible swelling around the tail because of two hemipenes. When observing a male Tokay Gecko, one can see postanal tubercules, as well as preanal and femoral pores.

Native to Indonesia and Australia, Skunk Geckos are found on a variety of island archipelagos and warm mainland areas. Although they are in the same family as Tokay Geckos, they tend to have a slighter build and less aggressive tendencies. They are sometimes called White Lined Tokays, and are also known as Indonesian Skunk Geckos or just Skunk Geckos.

Generally, two Skunk Geckos can be kept in a 10 or 20-gallon terrarium. Males should not be kept together. Because they love to climb, this terrarium should be vertically oriented and should also have a lid to help prevent escape. A partial screen will provide sufficient ventilation. Plenty of hiding places should be provided. Many enjoy non-toxic green plants like rubber trees, snake plants, and dracaena in their enclosures. These allow for hiding and climbing activities in addition to helping maintain humidity. Humidity should remain between 65 and 70 percent. Bark chips, plastic grass, or newspaper all make good substrates. A water dish should be provided. The diet may have its basis formed by crickets and similar sized insects, with waxworms or mealworms as an occasional treat. Some people feed Skunk Geckos daily, while others feed them every few days. Generally, a healthy Skunk Gecko eats between up to 40 and 50 crickets weekly. Many people add calcium and multivitamin supplements to the crickets food prior to feeding. Daytime temperatures for Skunk Geckos should remain between 82 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit, with a nighttime drop into the low 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Generally, Skunk Geckos lay two hard-shelled eggs that are glued to some surface in the enclosure. Some females may be protective of their eggs. Do not attempt to remove the eggs from the surface that they are attached to. There is much dispute as to the incubation period of these eggs, with some sources citing 65 to 100 days and others claiming between 3 and 6 months.