Gecko feet

A crested gecko, Correlophus ciliatus, climbing up the vertical side of a terrarium

The feet of geckos have a number of specializations. Their surfaces can adhere to any type of material with the exception of Teflon (PTFE). This phenomenon can be explained with three elements:

  • Foot structure
  • Structure of the material to which the foot adheres
  • The ability to adhere to a surface and become a part of it