Have you seen geckos on Maui?

Question

Have you seen a gecko on Maui?

If you did, did it make you think of an insurance company?

Was it green?

If it was in your room did you consider it cute, or was it a pest to be eliminated before you could sleep peacefully?

Do you think a gecko wonders what happened to its shadow during the Lahaina Noon that is so popular as a subject on this forum?

Mahalo

Answer

Yes, geckos are very common on Maui and are often spotted both indoors and outdoors. They are a familiar sight in homes, hotels, and resorts, particularly in the warmer and more humid areas. Most of the geckos you’ll see are small, agile, and typically green or brown, depending on the species and lighting.

Visitors often have mixed reactions to geckos:

Some find them cute and even consider them a charming part of the Hawaiian experience. Seeing them on walls or ceilings can be amusing, and their soft chirping sounds at night are often considered relaxing.
Others may see them as a minor nuisance, especially if they appear in bedrooms. However, geckos are generally harmless, they eat insects, and they do not bite humans.
Their association with an insurance company—referring to the well-known gecko mascot—is a humorous observation some travelers make when they spot a green gecko.

Regarding the quirky question about Lahaina Noon, it’s fun to imagine that geckos might notice the unique overhead sun phenomenon where their shadows disappear for a brief moment. Of course, there’s no scientific evidence that they ponder it, but it’s a whimsical way to think about Maui’s wildlife interacting with local natural events.

Overall, geckos are considered part of Maui’s charm. Most people learn to coexist with them during their stay, appreciating their role in controlling insects and enjoying the small slice of local wildlife they represent.

Have you seen geckos on Maui?

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