Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Week #16 Varanus Kingorum!
Varanus kingorum, commonly referred to as "Kings Rock Monitor" is one of the smallest monitor species the world has to offer. They like a basking spot that reaches 120 degrees Fahrenheit. They burrow, so in captivity six to eight inches of substrate with a few inches of leaf litter is highly recommended for this lizard to feel comfortable. "Leucistic" (white) and wild types both occur in the wild. Thanks to JT Baginski for the pictures... enjoy
PS: I know it's been a while since my last post, but it's beginning to become difficult to find species that weren't in the first 52 week countdown, as well as the first 15 of this years countdown. If anyone has a species in mind that they wouldn't mind contributing pictures of I would greatly appreciate it.
Monday, August 18, 2014
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Week #15 Chamaeleolis barbatus!
Chamaeleolis barbatus is the pick for reptile of the week. Commonly known as the Cuban False Chameleon, this curious captive is actually a species of anole. These lizards come from tropical forests, and are arboreal. They are carniverous, but may opportunistically consume fruit matter as well. Thanks to Steve Cemelli at www.leapinleachies.com for letting me photograph his collection once again.
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Week #14 Cordylus giganteus or newly described as Smaug giganteus
Friday, June 13, 2014
Naultinus grayii born just hours ago!
Aside from this New Zealand green gecko "Naultinus grayii" the breeding season is in full swing. Eggs incubating and currently hatching are as follows: Nephrurus amyae, wheeleri, and levis. Pachydactylus vanzylii, and rangei. Strophurus ciliaris and taenicauda. Chondrodactylus angulifer. Tokay geckos. And of course Mourning geckos. I may have forgotten a species or two, but that's the general jist of things. Here's a picture of last years N grayii that was birthed from a different pair than the one pictures above.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Week #13 Cordylus rhodesianus!
Friday, May 30, 2014
Here is just another contribution to geckotime.com
I figured that I would send a link here for some writing I had done within the past few weeks about major changes to husbandry. Scroll down towards the bottom to see my part. It's an interesting read, not just my write up! ;)
http://www.geckotime.com/gecko-husbandry-changes-part-2/
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