temp sexing

SaSobek · #1 04-06-2009, 03:02 PM

Can cave geckos be temp sexed?

Geckos and Goannas · #2 04-09-2009, 09:49 PM

I've been experimenting myself but havnt had enough offspring to prove it. I have heard that they are tdsd though.

SaSobek · #3 04-10-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Geckos and Goannas

I've been experimenting myself but havnt had enough offspring to prove it. I have heard that they are tdsd though.

Can you give me alittle more info on your findings? I have 1.4 wild caught they were just sold to me as Cave Geckos. All 4 are ovulating and i have gotten 6 eggs so far from them. so i have them breeding i just wanted to know about the temp sexing and about how many eggs they typicaly lay?
the incubation time is longer too right? 60-120?

thanks for all your help here is a pic of them

fastfoward5k · #4 04-10-2009, 10:48 AM

If I'm correct, I believe those are Goniurosaurus haianensis (Hainan cave geckos).

Most geckos usually lay two eggs per clutch, but one or three is not impossible. But I'm not positive the same applies to Gonis.

erik · #5 04-10-2009, 02:20 PM

they are indeed G.hainanensis.
normaly they lay 2 eggs, 1 is possible but mine always lay 2.(all my geckos b.t.w)
i've never heard of them laying 3 eggs.

grtz,e

Geckos and Goannas · #6 04-12-2009, 10:03 PM

They hatch at about 65-80 days at 79-80 F. Female lay about 2-4 clutches a year. Ill have to get back to you on the statistics when I have more time.

hyposhawn · #7 04-21-2009, 11:45 AM

That is what i think to.

Geckeleon · #8 05-04-2009, 08:17 PM

Hi Everyone,
Haven't been on the forum for a long time. Noticed some questions on Cave Geckos, hope you don’t mind me chiming in.

I've been breeding G. luii for a few years now with real good success. I'm hoping to find others breeding luii to hopefully acquire different blood lines in the future, and success stores. I started to breed these guys because so many people breed Leo's including me. Just wanted something a little different. Captive breed and some imports have similar personalities as Leo’s and can be handled although a bit more skittish.

It’s unfortunate that luii are not available as they use to be, and many of the one sold in prior years were sold with improper instructions. Requirements for Cave Geckos and Leo’s in my opinion are like night and day, but that’s how most Cave Geckos are sold.

My incubator is at 67⁰ - 72⁰ F, eggs hatch 62 – 66 days. Usually I’ll get 30 – 40% female.

Anyone one else breeding luii please write back
Hope info helps