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25-Oct-07, 12:19 AM
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Hi,
I have never posted here before but I wanted some help making a decision. I have recently bought and put together a set-up for some geckos. I am in Townsville and was thinking about getting some Underwoodisaurus miliis to fill my tank because they are what is available at the pet store and all I can find at the moment (Initially I thought of Neprurus asper cause you can find them not far from here so I thought they'd be available cheaply. Coming on here and finding out what they sold for happened to be a huge shock for me.) Anyway, the problem is I was hoping to be able to breed them down the track and the two there are young but we have sexed as a male and female. Coming from the same breeder we're assuming they're probably related which is certainly not ideal. The trouble is, I still wouldn't mind buying one to fill the tank but I know that the other one will be at the store for most of its life cause people that go in do not see this as a pet.
So I wanted to ask, when are there gonna be more geckos for sale and can you get them in or to Townsville and what is the price range of this (for milii). Should I wait or should I buy the pet store one/s now. Is it alright to leave one or a bad idea? I will feel guilty. It would be perfect if both were female, but they aren't. Help with my decision would be appreciated.
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25-Oct-07, 12:32 AM
|  | Impatient Snake Subscriber | Join Date: Jan-07 Location: Sydney Gender:  | | | | Baked - I don't know specifics for you, but...
...the hatching season for most reptiles is beginning now. Freight is simple so yes someone should be able to get them to you (or at least close enough)...
...I would always recommend buying your reptiles through a breeder as pet shops need to inflate prices considerably to pay for overheads (rent, staff etc) - also, all good breeders will provide you with significant advice and support...
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25-Oct-07, 12:38 AM
|  | Subscriber | Join Date: Nov-06 Location: Wollongong Age/Gender: 23 | | | | Milii can go from anywhere between $80-120 on average.
You will find many people breed these guys and you should find some available as be get closer to xmas.
I for one am hoping to have some available later on.
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25-Oct-07, 05:10 AM
|  | Rough-Scale Addict Subscriber | Join Date: Oct-05 Location: Queensland | | | | I missed a clutch of eggs yesterday - she laid in the most obscure hide!! So it's the season for them now - should be lots of hatchlings around by Christmas... |
25-Oct-07, 06:47 AM
|  | Seller | Join Date: May-06 Location: Suburban Adelaide Age/Gender: 24 | | | good choice on a great little gecko! 
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25-Oct-07, 09:30 AM
|  | Seller | Join Date: Sep-06 Location: South Australia Gender: | | | | They are great beginner species that breed easily. The season has definitely started although I havent received eggs from U.milii yet, she is gravid.
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25-Oct-07, 09:37 AM
|  | Regular Member | Join Date: Sep-06 Location: Sydney Age/Gender: 20 | | | | BReeding brother to sister is generally not an issue. |
25-Oct-07, 10:03 AM
| | Rough-Scale Addict Subscriber | Join Date: Oct-05 Location: Queensland | | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Rocket  They are great beginner species that breed easily. The season has definitely started although I havent received eggs from U.milii yet, she is gravid. | Yep agreed Shawn. The best beginner gecko IMO as long as you keep them cool!! My other two girls are gravid (one's about ready to pop) and the one that laid looks like she's gravid again...
Usually with the brother/sister thing it takes several generations (around 5) to manifest into any consistent deformities.. |
25-Oct-07, 10:24 AM
|  | Subscriber | Join Date: Jan-05 Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD | | | Quote:
Originally Posted by grimbeny BReeding brother to sister is generally not an issue. | But if you can avoid it , you will be better off in the long run. My suggestion would be to purchase both and another female from elsewhere. Once your 6 month holding period is up, sell the related female (which will sell easily). |
25-Oct-07, 11:15 AM
| | | | Wow that was so quick. Thanks to everyone for their replies. These are the answers I was looking for. To geckodan: Is the 6 month holding period the requirement of the license once you buy something?
Also, can you sell reptiles on the standard Qld. license and if so can you sell to anyone including pet stores? Thanks. I think I will head in today and probably take your advice and maybe buy both for now. I actually work at the store and get 20% off but I know they're still overpriced and after seeing the mark-up on our blue tongues I will try and haggle them down a lot. Haha we'll see if it works. |
25-Oct-07, 01:49 PM
| | Subscriber | Join Date: Nov-06 Location: Wollongong Age/Gender: 23 | | | | Yes geckodan is referring to the 6 month holding period when purchasing new reptiles.
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25-Oct-07, 01:58 PM
|  | Subscriber | Join Date: Jan-03 Location: Cairns | | | | You'll find there aren't a whole lot of milli up here, they're not very happy when it gets too hot.
There's quite a few people in Townsville and Cairns breeding Nephrurus species though.
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25-Oct-07, 02:04 PM
| | Suspended | Join Date: Mar-05 Location: Sydney | | | | Saz breeds Milli.
Your right about the heat though.. dont like it much at all. |
25-Oct-07, 02:15 PM
|  | Subscriber | Join Date: Jul-07 Location: nowra/nsw Age/Gender: 26 | | | Quote:
Originally Posted by bakedsloth Wow that was so quick. Thanks to everyone for their replies. These are the answers I was looking for. To geckodan: Is the 6 month holding period the requirement of the license once you buy something?
Also, can you sell reptiles on the standard Qld. license and if so can you sell to anyone including pet stores? Thanks. I think I will head in today and probably take your advice and maybe buy both for now. I actually work at the store and get 20% off but I know they're still overpriced and after seeing the mark-up on our blue tongues I will try and haggle them down a lot. Haha we'll see if it works. | Hi just interested on how much they want for them at the pet shop? |
25-Oct-07, 02:22 PM
|  | Regular Member | Join Date: Jul-07 Location: Townsville Age/Gender: 21 | | | | Bakedsloth, does your first name start with 'M' by any chance?
And are you talking about aussie pet stores? If so does the discount apply to livestock as well or just products?
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