Big Bend Geckos

bogiehunter · #1 02-24-2008, 12:22 PM

Just wondering if anyone but me works with these. It is the only gecko I currently keep, although I'd like to get normal oedure castis, but they do not seem to exist unless they are amels. I'm also looking for new blood in my BB geckos if anyone else breeds these. I don't see them listed or talked about too often. I know they are protected in TEXAS, but like gilas and others - only in the state they are protected in. Let me hear from you if you work with these. They are VERY nice terrestrial geckos and get quite large unlike most other banded ssp.s

Lvbandeds · #2 02-26-2008, 12:16 AM

coleonyx reticulatus ???? wow didnt know they were legal to keep outside of Texas. Are they? Could you post some pictures of your animals? Thank you

bogiehunter · #3 02-26-2008, 01:14 AM

Big Bend Geckos are only protected by Texas which is stupid because they are a lot of things, but rare, endangered or threatened ain't any of them!!! With the exception of maybe some amphibians, nothing in Texas is Federally listed. Although I have been told the Texas Tort requires cites, I have have never heard if that is true. I have an adult colony of 27 torts. I also have a large breeding colony of Big Bend Geckos. I'd like to get another strain if they are out there. I can't be the only one who has them. And before anyone goes nuts, mine are pre act and documented, so I can do whatever I deem appropriate with them and their offspring. At least that is what the letter of permission from Texas says verbatim. Also, I'm not in Texas. I'd be willing to rade for a different strain if anyone has these.

Lvbandeds · #4 02-26-2008, 05:45 AM

When did you collect them and from what county?

Please post a picture of a neonate/hatchling C. reticulatus.

Thanks

Palex134 · #5 02-26-2008, 02:17 PM

Yes,
I am interested in seeing pictures as well.

bogiehunter · #6 02-28-2008, 12:22 AM

I just got a new Sony Cybershot and I am still trying to get the macro learned.
As soon as I get it down and get some good pics. I'll then try to figure out how to post them here. Be patient, not only is my camera new, but I'm basically internet stupid ! LOL

Lvbandeds · #7 03-06-2008, 02:10 AM

TTT for the pictures. Try photobucket.com or imageshack.us to upload.