mum lovely creatures, the future of many reptiles are in danger. their habitats have often been destroyed, and they have been hunted for food or to nake objects auch has leather bags and tostoishell combs. Laws now protect some species, such has turtles, whose eggs may be removed to safety. The stripes on the young gecko's body will gradually change into spots as it grows older. I think its better if you leave them ones alone, we dont want you getting into trouble a few days before you come home.