Tuesday, August 17, 2010

WEEK 15!!! 37 more reptiles and amphibians to countdown, this week is the Diplodactylus galeatus!!!











This gecko is a smaller, robust terrestrial gecko known for its' amazing pattern and look. Commonly known as the 'mesa gecko' this specie just wow'd me the first time I saw them! They truly are an impressive captive. They hail straight out of the deserts of Australia; this gecko has a fierce appetite, and lays eggs slightly larger than a tic-tac. A relatively simple and easy captive that can be kept in pairs or trio's, or even in larger groups without any problems as long as there is only one male present. The patterns on the Diplodactylus galeatus can vary greatly between individuals so no two are exactly alike; no different than a snowflake.

No comments: