How much for marbled geckos? (Christinus marmoratus)

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I have a male marbled gecko and would like to get another, possibly a female, but the only guy I've found here who's selling them hasn't given me a price. These little geckos are common enough in the wild here (Adelaide, South Australia) but it's pretty hard to find captive-bred specimens. He has 4, 2-week old hatchlings that he will be selling in 3-4 weeks from now... what is a fair price to offer? I'd probably get two, and I don't want to be taken advantage of!

 

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There's a picture of my guy, after he escaped one night. He seemed to think it was funny...

 

[MiCh@3L]

Hi,

I never heard of any Christinus marmoratus in captivity. - I got no idea what they cost.

Michael

 

[Brandon]

since you live in australia and you said they are fairly common, they shouldn't command too high of a price....what did you pay for your male?

 

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He was given to me I've never seen them for sale here, none of the reptile suppliers/stores can even give me a price... it's a bit weird! They're not common as pets, it seems no one really keeps them, but they are common in the wild. I think it's just because they're pretty small, and not so "exotic" as some of the other species available. I like 'em though

 

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Woohoo- just got an email in answer to a wanted ad I placed- 3 females, 2 males, ranging from 2 years to 4 years old, and all 3 females are breeding/laying viable eggs regularly! 270$ for the lot!
I think this is a good deal.... is it?