Description
This species is pretty unique in that they are very vocal. In
fact their common name is the “Barking Gecko”. They are another great
species for both the beginner as well as the advanced hobbyist. They
have bumpy skin with brown eyes and body colors ranging from dark brown
to pink. Their patterning can vary greatly from one individual to
another with some being speckled all over while others may be more
banded. I have worked with this species for quite a few years and have
developed a pretty nice sized diverse group. I consistently produce some
really nice offspring. They prefer a hot environment with a bit more
humidity then the other species I keep. They average around 5” in
length. They are very hardy and prolific under the right conditions.
These are one of the most popular Australian geckos.
General Care Information
I would recommend this species to anyone looking to get their
first gecko, as they are as easy to keep as a Leopard Gecko. I am going
to give you information on the basics of a breeder set up for these
guys, but you can certainly utilize a more naturalistic vivarium if you
choose to set them up for display. I have mine set up in Boaphile
Plastics “Five Drawer Sideways (Sterilite) Blanket RhinoRaxx” racks.
These are very nice racks, which I highly recommend, but any rack will
work just fine. I keep them in my shoebox racks as hatchlings and move
them up to Sterilite #1756 blanket boxes as adults. This is the one
species I breed in groups with three to four females to one male in each
box. They seem to be very prolific when bred in this way. The temps are
in the upper 80’s at the warm end of the cage. I keep them in a slightly
humid environment with a red sand substrate ½” deep. In the box I keep a
medium 6” plastic plant saucer turned upside down with a hole cut in the
side. I also keep a medium sized Rubbermaid container with a hole cut in
the lid filled with a damp peat moss / sand mix. They utilize this as a
humid box to assist in shedding and the females will usually use it as
an egg-laying container. I feed all of my geckos in the evening as they
are nocturnal and this seems to work best for me. I offer them
appropriately sized crickets or Blaptica dubia, which have been dusted
with a calcium supplement such as (Miner-All Indoor). They receive all
of their required moisture, which is supplied in the form of a gentle
mist all around the cage sides every other day at feeding time. These
are the basics you need to know to successfully keep this species based
on my experience and what has worked for me. I am always happy to supply
my customers with additional information or answer any questions you may
have along the way.
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