Leaf tail gecko enclosure thread

[snakeluvver]

Is it true that they're hard to keep? Because I would LOVE some of these guys.

 

[mad_at_arms]

"these are long lived and undemanding captives" :- Keeping Australian Geckos

 

[Rocket]

I wouldn't say they are hard to keep but I personally wouldn't recommend them for a beginner such as yourself. If I were you, I'd get another species or two before trying these guys out but obviously, its up to you.

 

[mad_at_arms]

I wouldn't say they are hard to keep but I personally wouldn't recommend them for a beginner such as yourself. If I were you, I'd get another species or two before trying these guys out but obviously, its up to you.

Thanks Rocket, I know its up to me, but I am happy to listen to advice from anyone with knowledge of them.
What aspects of their husbandry that would make them more difficult to keep over other species?

 

[BurtonReptiles]

i miss my leaf tail gecko had one as a kid

 

[Rocket]

I was given the same recommendation many years ago from an experienced keeper when I considered keeping them.

To me, they require expert and knowledgeable care simply due to their low numbers in captivity. There numbers need to be brought up a bit in my opinion and people with experience would certainly understand the requirements of reproduction, incubation and hatchling care greater than a beginner. Also, they are somewhat undemanding but I wouldn't call them basic either...well, not in comparison to other Nephrurus, Diplodactylus etc...

Here's some recent photos of mine...

 

[mad_at_arms]

I see where you're coming from Rocket.
I understand they are slow maturing, and I can see how we as keepers have a certain responsibility to keep these species available for future generations.
It doesn't however change the fact I would like some, just maybe not right now

also nice pics, how big are those?

 

[Rocket]

They would be approximately 160mm total length... I haven't measured them as they tend to get left alone.

They are rather difficult to track down, I was lucky to get the offer from a friend at a bargain price.

 

[Erebos]

Leaf tale geckos are so cool I love them but hard to find if anyones breeding them yell out I'll get some.

 

[101danielle]

Leaf Tails

hi, was wondering if you new anyone that was selling leaf tail gecko?
thanks