No, they are very different. Chameleons are the ones that can change color to blend with their background, and a Gecko is a fairly standard run-of-the-mill lizard. |
Geckos have millions of microscopic hairs on their feet which allow them to climb on virtually any surface, like glass windows. Id like to see your standard 'run of the mill' lizard do that...
We have both of these little guys here in hawaii...And I regularly find them in/on the house and yard To have geckos in your house is considered 'good luck.' Chameleons on the other hand, are not native here and are considered a threat to native wildlife...