which one?

vrob · #1 12-12-2011, 03:06 AM

Well recently I have been in the market for a new gecko preferably a species I haven't worked with before. My budget is $500 and I have found a few geckos that just simply put stole my heart. The geckos I am deciding between are Uroplatus lineatus, Strophurus Ciliaris, Rhacodactylus sarasinorum, and finally Rhacodactylus chahoua. I really can't decide which one I should choose so I've decided to post this as a kind of poll. So the goal is the species with the most votes at the end of three days is the one I will purchase.

rdj52785 · #2 12-12-2011, 05:10 AM

From a conservation standpoint, the lineatus are in the need of the most help. I'm working with a couple pairs myself. Someone has a captive bred juvie for $100 on the kingsnake.com classifieds right now.

vrob · #3 12-12-2011, 05:13 AM

That is the exact one i was looking at

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rhachic · #4 12-12-2011, 09:25 AM

I vote either the chahoua or ciliaris...i couldn't pick 1 sorry! lol

vrob · #5 12-12-2011, 07:10 PM

I am beginning to lean more towards the Sarasinorum. I just had a quick question though. Are they aggressive towards cage mates. I know that my gargoyles can get a bit touchy, but I havent had any experience with this species.

pakinjak · #6 12-13-2011, 07:15 AM

I'd do the chewie or the sara.

Well, actually I'd try to get a pair of lineatus, but Uroplatus are kindof a heartbreak waiting to happen. I already have several Uro pairs so it wouldn't be a stretch adding another species, but I don't recommend Uroplatus to many people because they're so difficult. They sure are cool though.

vrob · #7 12-17-2011, 05:44 AM

Well as I am home from college for winter break I have been talking a lot with my mom about getting a new gecko and while she was out and about today she found the smallest crested I think I have ever seen! Still really looking into the Sarasinorum, but if I can't sell my parents on it then it looks like I'll be taking on a rescue! I know purchasing geckos from the pet store is frowned upon and it is only going to allow the store to order more, but these people are quite ignorant and I couldnt bare to see this poor creature being so mistreated. Who knows though maybe I will end up getting both...! finger crossed