Lizard Tattoos

Start small. A gecko no bigger than a fingertip, placed on the side of a finger, on the wrist or behind the ear, is one of the easiest reptiles to wear, and one of the most fun.

Geckos, lizards and long tails

Lizards usually take one of these forms, and any of them can be drawn for you:

• a tiny gecko tattoo in fine line or dots;
• a long lizard placed lengthwise on the forearm or the calf;
• a geometric gecko built from clean facets;
• a chameleon, tail curled into a spiral;
• a lizard paired with a leaf or a sun.

Whatever the shape, it develops in blue-black only, from fine lines to solid fills. Tell us which lizard you want, full body, dotted or with a name beside it, and we'll make it as a custom tattoo. Orders start at 3 copies, we check the artwork before it's printed, and making it takes 3 to 4 weeks.

Mini designs are made to be mixed: our small tattoos are full of pieces that pair well with a little reptile.

A word on fingers: they get washed all day, so a finger gecko fades sooner than one on the forearm, where a temporary lizard tattoo can last up to two weeks. Application is a two-minute job. The gecko looks faint at first, then darkens over the next 24 to 36 hours until it reaches blue-black. Waterproof, PPD-free and vegan.

Reptile fan? Our snake tattoos and turtle tattoos keep you in the family, and every other creature is in animal tattoos.

What they stand for

What does a lizard tattoo mean?

Adaptation comes up most often, since lizards survive almost anywhere. Some also point to the tail that grows back, or to lizards basking in the sun.

What does a gecko tattoo mean?

Much the same, in a lighter tone: the gecko is often seen as a small, cheerful sign of adaptability. Its size makes it an obvious pick for a first tiny tattoo.