french kid
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I would like to know how much time per week do you feed these geckos(the larger species)??
Feeding??
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french kid
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I didnt keep any geckos before but I did keep other herps. I don't have a uroplatus, I am just trying to learn everything I can know on them to know if I could keep one, because I am mostly interested in uroplatus. I also bought the book By Sascha Svatek and Susanna van Duin, so I'm really trying to know anything I should. If you know anything specific on Uroplatus henkeli let me know.
thx again for replying.
thx again for replying.
Justin
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Hi,
In my opinion I don’t think Uroplatus are good starter gecko at all.
They are not the easiest gecko to keep or breed and they need a lot of specialised care such as low temps, as temps above in the high 70’s and above can easily cause the deterioration and even death of Uroplatus species.
They also need high humidity with most species (with the exception of U. pietschmanni and U. guentheri of the available species) ideal humidity is around a daytime average of 80% or better and night of 90% or above.
Even when both these needs are met on a constant basis, Uroplatus can keel over and die from stress. They are not a handleable genus either.
There are dozens of better starter geckos out there such as most members of the Rhacodactylus genus, E. macularius and lots of others in all shapes and sizes depending on what you’re after which would suit a beginner to geckos better.
Hope this helps.
In my opinion I don’t think Uroplatus are good starter gecko at all.
They are not the easiest gecko to keep or breed and they need a lot of specialised care such as low temps, as temps above in the high 70’s and above can easily cause the deterioration and even death of Uroplatus species.
They also need high humidity with most species (with the exception of U. pietschmanni and U. guentheri of the available species) ideal humidity is around a daytime average of 80% or better and night of 90% or above.
Even when both these needs are met on a constant basis, Uroplatus can keel over and die from stress. They are not a handleable genus either.
There are dozens of better starter geckos out there such as most members of the Rhacodactylus genus, E. macularius and lots of others in all shapes and sizes depending on what you’re after which would suit a beginner to geckos better.
Hope this helps.
french kid
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But what should I do if i'm not really interested in leopard gecko and the thing is is that I can only get one gecko, and if I take a rhacodactylus, then I wouldn't be able to have a uroplatus until I leave home. And I already know that they need alot of humidity, low temps, and that they cant be handleable. Anyways, I'm not to sure about what to do. But thx for the help.
Terra5Designs
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i say you should go with what you want. if you can only have one and you're very much into learning and have learned in texted principal how to care for a Uro, then go for it. there are plenty of folks here that will help you every step of the way. I'd go for U.e. though as they are easier to build from and it sounds also like you might need to start of in a low tech fashion on the habitat - U.e. habitats can be very simple from the start and slowly add more plants or such.
what species are you really interested in? and why that one?
what species are you really interested in? and why that one?
french kid
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Humm, almost all of them are just fascinating,lol. But i'll see what I will really want this week-end, I'm going to this expo in ontario, my first one. Hope its good and I hope I see a couple of Uroplatus. thx for the help.
Terra5Designs
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well...Ontario huh...Gunteri! just kidding, it's NOT what you think is fascinating.
it's what can you provide for each different species? how much care and what abilites, resources and money do you have to provide the right habitat? I've seen U.phant stress if there isn't smoother branching and if it's too large or small in diameter they will stress too! pick wisely, i'm sure you'll see a lot!
it's what can you provide for each different species? how much care and what abilites, resources and money do you have to provide the right habitat? I've seen U.phant stress if there isn't smoother branching and if it's too large or small in diameter they will stress too! pick wisely, i'm sure you'll see a lot!
spidergecko
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Neil Meister is supposed to be at that show. He will have every species of Uroplatus that you would want and they are all CB. If you don't see his table right away, ask around.
I agree with Deven. If Uroplatus is what interests you, then that is the gecko to get. However, some are more difficult to keep than others. They can also be boring if you are looking for a gecko to look at or show off. They sleep all day and while sleeping, they hide so you may never see them.
Anyway, ask Neil his recommendation. I would avoid phantasticus because they aren't very forgiving if you neglect them too often (eg: forget to spray, don't spray enough, etc.). I would also get CB, even if it costs a bit more.
I agree with Deven. If Uroplatus is what interests you, then that is the gecko to get. However, some are more difficult to keep than others. They can also be boring if you are looking for a gecko to look at or show off. They sleep all day and while sleeping, they hide so you may never see them.
Anyway, ask Neil his recommendation. I would avoid phantasticus because they aren't very forgiving if you neglect them too often (eg: forget to spray, don't spray enough, etc.). I would also get CB, even if it costs a bit more.
Terra5Designs
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Tell Neil I said Hi!!!!
yes, U.e. are boring unless you, like me, don't sleep...LOL. otherwise, you won't seel them too often. they are more forgiving though, and easier to build for.
U.s. are also good for a first one but the basking temp part of their habitat could
be tricky if your enclosure isn't tall enough...cough cough...IMO
and most importantly, don't forget to say hi for me.
yes, U.e. are boring unless you, like me, don't sleep...LOL. otherwise, you won't seel them too often. they are more forgiving though, and easier to build for.
U.s. are also good for a first one but the basking temp part of their habitat could
be tricky if your enclosure isn't tall enough...cough cough...IMO
and most importantly, don't forget to say hi for me.
french kid
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Wow pretty awesome, my temperature downstair is at 73 F (22 C) and I'll think it get lower in the night ( hope so). I have enough money to buy everything (the cage, gecko, plants, vet if nessecary). I've been reading the book of Uroplatus alot and have been trying to learn as much as I can on the net. But what I don't understand is how come Uroplatus ebenaui is now the easiest to take care of. I read and some people say Uroplatus Henkeli can tolerate higher temperatures. So tell me if I'm wrong. But I got one problem, I don't have the cage right now. I'm going to buy it tomorrow. So if I didnt control the humidity and temperatures in the tank ( i did just in the room I would keep them) would it be a problem and should i check so the humidity doesnt drop and buy it later on in a couples of weeks. thx for replying guys.
Terra5Designs
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i'm saying easiest for a few reasons. more tolerant of temp changes and it's habitat doesnt have to be exact. the humidity can change as well with out stressing them little guys.
spidergecko
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I only keep ebenaui now but I have gone a few days without spraying and they still shed properly and eat well. Phantasticus on the other hand, prematurely shed when the humidity was too low. I'm no sure about the other species but ebenaui is very easy to keep as long as you have a spray bottle handy.
french kid
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k thats so awesome, I'm so excited now. And don't worry, I won't take the Phantasticus, I'm not a big fan of that one. So I'll try to buy a cage tomorrow and I'll keep you updated on what uroplatus I chose. thx
french kid
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Ok, I was trying to find a cage today and I didnt seem to find any that were tall enough. So what should I do, go to the expo and buy the uroplatus and house him in a smaller cage like 36Lx12Wx18H (and wait till i find a new enclosure) or should I just wait till the expo and then buy a cage if theres any? (would it matter if i don't really know how much the humidity is in the cage) thx.