Demon of night

This small thing
is small and sly
size of a finger
and very shy

in the day
hides from the light
but runs round exploring
in the middle of the night

one long whip
tags along
behind this beast
it does belong

big round eyes
claws on feet
in the shadows
this beast does creep

what is this creture
you want to know?
this tiny thing
is called a gecko