Its body is slightly elongated and thin with small pointy scales beneath the chin resembling a beard.

[6] Takydromus sexlineatus is found throughout South East Asia, and is native to a number of countries including India, China, Thailand, and Indonesia.

If a potential predator approaches they will first remain completely still, and then if the danger persists, they will flee to the safety of foliage.

Both sexes use arm-waving gestures (similar to a front crawl swimming action), apparently to communicate with each other.

[7] It is advisable in captivity to vary food including mealworms, sterile maggots or waxworms in addition to crickets.