Limbs are well formed, each with five toes. The tail is long and tapering. Scales are ridged. Color and markings vary amongst species and members, but are primarily shades of brown. Many have bright colored areas and longitudinal stripes.
Tails autotomize and are somewhat fragile.
Catching for handling and transfer should be done with care. Forested species may be found only where there are clearning or openings to allow sunlight to penetrate for basking. Diet These insectivores, who feed primarily on arthropods, will occasionally eat some sweet fruit. Gut load insects before feeding out with nutritious food and vitamin and calcium supplements. Reproduction Most are oviparous, but some are ovoviviparous.