Tibetan Frog Eyed Geckos have an interesting and unique appearance very different from that of many geckos with smooth skins. Native to extreme climates, these interesting lizards burrow in sand and can be very interesting to observe at work.

The Tibetan Frog Eyed Gecko likes to burrow. Often they will create systems of tunnels and dens when allowed a moist, loose substrate. These geckos are nocturnal, so during the day they should be allowed places to hide from bright lights. When alarmed, they make a rattling noise. Because they are hardy, Tibetan Frog Eyed Geckos may make a good lizard for a beginning lizard keeper.

Due to the effects of their rough, separated scales, Tibetan Frog Eyed Geckos have also been called Rattle Tailed Geckos. These scales overlap and can be rubbed together when the lizard is alarmed, making a rattling noise. Usually, Tibetan Frog Eyed Geckos are brown or tan in color. A darker reticulation or patterning may be evident over their backs. Some even have leopard-like spots. They are fairly small for geckos, though they are the second largest species of their genus.

Also known as Roborowski's Gecko, the Tibetan Frog Eyed Gecko is native to hot desert regions. In particular, China's Turpan desert provides a habitat for many Tibetan Frog Eyed Geckos.

Tibetan Frog Eyed Geckos should be allowed some type of substrate into which they can burrow. Often, eight to ten inches of sand can provide this sort of activity, but sand increases the possibility of digestive impactions. Because some sand will inevitably be ingested, many people use calcium enriched sand in order to provide their Tibetan Frog Eyed Geckos with minerals. If you are using sand, a good way to maintain moisture can be to insert two open ended PVC pipes into the sand through which water can be poured to wet the very bottom layer of sand. Misting one side of the tank every few days can be an alternative that helps maintain moisture levels. In the Tibetan Frog Eyed Gecko's enclosure, a water bowl should be present at all times. A pair of Tibetan Frog Eyed Geckos can usually be housed nicely in a 10 to 30 gallon terrarium. A diet made up of crickets or similarly sized insects is usually offered with good results. The basking spot should remain between 95 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, though the nighttime temperature should fall to about 69 degrees Fahrenheit.

Generally, Tibetan Frog Eyed Geckos can be sexed by the presence or absence of prefemoral pores. These will be absent or present only in small numbers in females. Females also lack the hemipenal bulges evident in many males. Tibetan Frog Eyed Geckos are often hibernated during the winter in order to encourage them to breed. Over a period of a few weeks, gradually lower the temperature to about 55 degrees Fahrenheit and maintain this temperature for 3 months. Mating usually takes place after the spring warming. Females usually have multiple clutches of two eggs per clutch. It is especially important to maintain optimal calcium levels in female Tibetan Frog Eyed Geckos, if you are breeding them.