[Uroplatus]

Hey guys!

I would like to know how much Geckoella albofasciata
out of their district

Anyone breed them, except Jon? How do you have them stimulate in
captivity?

I found some nice pictures in web, by Hemant Ogale.
Thanks

Amboli

[BlackMetalMaster]

Hi,

Amboli is the range where G. deccanensis occurs. G. albofasciata occurs more south e.g. in the Goa area.

My geckos bred without any special stimulation, but unfortunately I was not able to incubate any of the eggs yet.

Br,

Chris

[Uroplatus]

In case of THIS discussion i thought, that the range is maybe amboli area too. Otherwise they mean deccanensis.

[Geitje]

I think very little is known about this species in captivity thus far. However, these are a few of my observations and experiences.

* These geckos seem to prefer very dark enclosures. I use a concrete-lined terrarium that is dyed black to match the general coloration of the animals.
* I use a very loamy sand/soil mixture that is up to 12cm deep. This proves helpful during the egg laying process and stabilizing temps/humidity levels.
* In the beginning I used direct light, then indirect lighting and now no lighting whatsoever.
* I think a warm spell and increased humidity will elicit a breeding response from these geckos. They can tolerate short periods of low humidity, however this seems to restrict the behavior and activity of the animals. This leads me to think that they may inhabit rock formations in forests, whereby the fissures and bases of rock walls may provide retreats of stable humidity during periods of no rain. My observation/theory only!
* The females are capable of laying 3-4 clutches at 21-40 day intervals.
* Eggs take 5 - 7.5 months to hatch.
* Incubate eggs on the same substrate in which they're laid. Not necessary to bury the eggs, but some experimenting with burying them may promote better hatchability of newborns.

I've heard someone else had some problems with their animals getting metabolic bone disease. Perhaps including snails in the diet might prove beneficial? I supplement every feeding with my animals...always have, always will. I place egg-shell fragments from chicken eggs in the terrarium about once a week. They foul up after a few days due to the elevated humidity levels of the enclosure, so discard them after a couple of days if not eaten.

* Temp ranges - 65-70F. at night; 70-80F. during the day. Spike the temps up to about 80-85F., increase humidity and in turn the animal's metabolic/hormonal influences will be increased.
* Keeping the animals in smaller terrariums is probably beneficial. It's easier for the calcium starved females to find heavily supplemented insects faster thereby ensuring better nutrient delivery.
* Keeping the adults separated in these smaller terrariums will generally increase the likelihood of breeding.

ENJOY THIS COOL SPECIES!

Jon

[Geitje]

A couple of pics for the newcomers....

Jon

[Bowfinger]

Thanks for the details and pics Jon, one day I will get into those guys as soon as my budget allows...or I have something to trade of interest. Those have to be on the top 10 list for shizzle.

[Uroplatus]

I have the feeling, as Jon already mentions, that the animals by dryness a dwell phase insert. With dryness they are less active. Generally I could observe that the animals very hidden live and only with complete darkness from the hiding places come.

In the habitat the climate is tropical and by the monsoon shaped. I assume that the animals after that dry hot phase (dwell phase) and the following rain time somewhat cooler temperatures for mating be stimulated.

I think that the yearly rythm for the females am important, as dwell phase. Perhaps do the animals find also only at the mating time together?
How handle you the yearly rhythm?

[conus]

Dear all, the range of G. albofasciatus does indeed start from Amboli and extends further south and is probably the only place where their range is known to overlap.I donot think the species prefers dark places,but that is a natural behaviour elicted by a nocturnal species.This species does need a high humidity level,and will do better at higher temperatures of 28-29 C . Provide some rocks/drift wood as a hiding place and for females to deposit eggs.Warm regards,Javed Ahmed.

[Uroplatus]

Thank you Conus!

It is good that you are locally in India and you can support us with simple firm hints. I will accept your pieces of advice.

If I find time, I will post a photo of my setup.

best,
Oliver

[Uroplatus]

Here is my current setup. Is that o.k Conus?
The animals hide themselves separately in the cork tubes during the day. Lightning is an energy-saving lamp with 60 Watts of achievement.
The turned bowls at the ground were not used up to now.