Pictus Gecko Question

moricollins

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Hi everyone, i will be acquiring a group of pictuus geckos tommorow, , but had one question first:

Can they climb glass?

This is quite important, don't want to lose one by having it climb out. I haven't read anything that says they can climb glass, but want to make sure just in case.

Thanks
Mori
 

geckoboy

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hey mori,
no, they can't climb glass...but they could possibly climb the silicone beading in the corners of a standard aquarium. i doubt they would try but you never know...
see you tomorrow!
nathan
 
Mori,
As far as I know adults can not climb glass. However I have learned the hard way that P. picta hatchlings can climb glass!! Be careful with the little ones!!

Scott
 

moricollins

New member
thanks for the replies guys, i have put packing tape aroudn the upmost portion of my tanks (as i do to keep crickets in) and have also placed it along the seam of silicone.

Nathan, the Geckos are amazing, the female shed pretty much as soon as I got her home :D

Here are some pictures of the new geckos:

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the adult male female pair,

and one of the juveniles. not sure if this is a male or female
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geckoboy

New member
hey mori,
the male has very obvious hemipenal bulges where the tail joins the body (underneath). the female does not. hope that helps...enjoy your new geckos!!
nathan
 

moricollins

New member
I have another question:

Is it common for this species to stay in its humid hide all day long (as opposed to various other hides located in their tank)?

Thanks
Mori
 

geckoboy

New member
yes it is very common. most ground gecko species will do this. they won't really be active until evening as they are nocturnal.
 
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