C. elok regenerated tail (added new pics)

Bowfinger

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Here is the picture of female with regenerated tail. Not the best shot but this girl is really secretive compared to the other female with full tail so hard to catch her out. They are doing great so I don't want to disterb them too much if they are happy.
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Ok here are some better pictures finally....
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ptenopus

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nice chots, they are very shy, i can attest to that. They have great appetites though, and mine have really bulked up.
 

the moof

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very nice gecko! shame about the tail though.

i love the fingers. they look like little raptors.

regards,
*the moof*
 

Bowfinger

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Wow, you have more than one female and a male! I hope to get a male next month. Not to diss Marcus as he has done a great job bringing in this rare species
but you better feel special because I was the first to respond to Marcus and pay money up front. Just sayin you got some pull girl. Good luck with those and hope to see some pics when you get time.
 

Afelinus

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I guess this shows I am not money motivated.Leah and her fiancee are really focusing on Cyrtodactylus specifically,and her previous experience with this genus lead to my decision to make sure she received one of the first pairs.I really didnt expect to encounter some of the diffuculties with importing that I ended up running into,but they are merely bumps on the road as we will be back on track soon.REAL SOON.I want to thank those people waiting for their patience. :)
 

Bowfinger

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Marcus
I want you to know I am very thankful of what you have done with this species and for me, no complaints. I was asked to share information about this species if I was to receive any from you. So I am sharing all information and/or thoughts about this subject, maybe too much for my own good.

Sometimes I can be sarcastic in a fun way better received in conversation...in type I might come across serious or pompous, at least that is what my brother tells me. :wink:

With that said, please, no one take me too serious if I sound like an a**. If it sounds that way tell me, I don't want anyone resenting me. I am getting back to work out of the slow season and me being bored and typing anything just to type hopefully will stop :lol:
 

Afelinus

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No problemo,I am actually enthusiastic about the participation level,and so far you have been one of the more responsive to this request.You are actually doing what I asked of you guys and gals.I am glad youre one of the mods to this forum because of your level of enthusiasm regarding this species.We have alot going on in this genus and I have a feeling you core breeders(7 total) :wink: are going to see some stuff never seen in the U.S. before.I wish I could say more,but you will know soon enough.Take care,Marcus :D
 

WildEyeReptiles

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What are the weights on the females you all have? Marcus - have to have info, to share it! LOL

I am seriously thinking of moving them to a different style cage from the other Cyrtos, however. The semi prehensile tail use leads me to believe they are substantially different than the others.
 

Afelinus

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Actually Leah,Shane was given the screen names of those who have them.Only two people have yet to come forward and divulge they have them.Since the inception of this forum,most of the discussion about them has been here.There was no real parameters set yet as to how we(you core breeders) would share the information.Some want to remain less public for personal reasons.With the upcoming trip and getting the logistics down for importing I would hope someone would step forward and take the bull by the horns,after all,I dont have a single Elok.I wanted to ensure a successful venture for everyone who would be getting any.A reliable setting,with a consortium of breeders agreeing on the sharing,thus benefitting the gecko.I think Ive done almost all of my job,just a little left :wink:
 

ptenopus

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I have kept about 8 species of cyrtodactylus and have noticed that all of them do a bit of climbing. Obviously some less than others. For example, I notice that consubrinus climbs less than say elok or oldhami. So, i think height is importatant in a cyrtodactylus set-up. At the same time, i have kept species in shoebox-style racks, and have never had problems. I'd say if the space is there, give em room to climb. Of course if one studies the wild habits of these species, they are said to be mainly terrestrial, and importers i have talked with say they are always found on the ground(quite possibly because they only collect in the day, when the geckos are at rest.) On another note, from what i have seen, they do not climb in small bracnch structures like a U. phantasticus would, they have always prefered a larger sturdy branch that supports thier whole body. The only two species that i have seen use thinner branches are elok and brevipalmatus(both very closely related) , but they also tend to "prefer" a sturdier branch(like the one pictures above). I have seen pictures, but have yet to see any of my cyrtodactylus species climb glass. So, i guess my point is that i truly believe all cyrtodactylus species are at least somewhat arboreal, and should be kept as such. And just for arguements sake, im talking The tropical/subtropical genus, not their cousins (cyrtopodion), cause thats a whole other story
 

Afelinus

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I think we will get to see first hand real soon.Crystal is already showing signs of becoming a Cyrtodactylus fiend :wink: ,so my guess is she will be concentrating on them,and I will be studying the Felinus.I know the rarity is obvious,because my exporter said the ratio of Felinus to Elok is 12:1.So it is truly a rare gecko.The assertion of close relation of brevipalmatu/Elok,is also one I share with you Frank.There are some distinguished herpetologists taking a real close look at this genus right now.We are destined to see quite a bit of taxonomic activity in the next several years.
 

Bowfinger

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What are the weights on the females you all have?

I wish I had the guts to get them on the scale, but they look so happy. I will try when I have some time.

but they also tend to "prefer" a sturdier branch(like the one pictures above).

I have noticed this too. I also noticed they do like a very small (or at least narrow) hide spot, and will actually not hide at all if a large hide is offered. Maybe in the wild they use some sort of hide not typical of your more commonly seen species. Might be something to consider when looking for them in their natural habitat.
 

ptenopus

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yeah, They are strange geckos, mine doesnt hide, She is always just layed out under a plant. And i mean LAID OUT. Back legs sprawled out behind her, and front legs sticking every which way. Its funny, im gonna try and get a picture. They seem to realy love a warm spray at night too.
 

danscantle

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Phantasticus said:
I have noticed this too. I also noticed they do like a very small (or at least narrow) hide spot, and will actually not hide at all if a large hide is offered. Maybe in the wild they use some sort of hide not typical of your more commonly seen species. Might be something to consider when looking for them in their natural habitat.

I can tell you from experience: the best way to find Cyrtodactylus is at night with the aid of headlamps. A night ryder is my weapon of choice. The intensity of their output and range of illumination is unmatched. It's like collecting nocturnal stuff during the day. No gecko stands a chance against a collector wearing a night ryder.
 
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