Phyllurus platurus care info wanted

DDReptiles

DDReptiles

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Hey

I just bought a male Phyllurus platurus and I was wondering could you guys share some info on this species?? Like life span, temps (I hear they like the same temp. range as Rhac.s), diet, and any other helpful hints.

Would this cage setup be suitable for a single adult: A 10 gallon with 2 inches of peat moss as substrate, a med. sized brick on one side and some plastic plants on the other.

I also hear you should heavily mist the cage down everyday.

Also how much do females usually go for or are they never for sale. If I bought a few unsexed ones what are the odds of getting a female? Like 50/50 or are males more common.

Any help would be great.

Thanks in advance,
Derek
 
DDReptiles

DDReptiles

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Here is a roundup of the pms I got about the Phyllurus care.

100% bug eaters, crickets, lateralis seem to be a favorite.

Substrate either Peat moss or Coco fiber, about 1-2 inches deep.

They are rock-dwellers in the wild so try to emulate this as best you can in the vivarium. I used pressed cork bark sheets to make a 'rock-wall' and I also put a cinder block on the other side.

A 10 gallon is fine for a single animal, though wit would work fine for a single pair as well during breeding season.

Care is very similar to Rhacs, mist once or twice a day. They like it humid.

Try and keep temps below 80 any hotter and they may die. They like it fairly cool. Make sure to give them a good cool down period before breeding.

Supplemental lighting is not a must as long as they get D3 about once a week for adult male, morefrequently for juvies and breeding females.

I think that is about it, They are really hardy as long as kept in ideal temps (75-7 and kept humid. They also like a good night drop.

Here is a good link for some info Nathan posted:
http://www.geckosunlimited.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1140&highlight=phyllurus+platurus

Let me know if you need any other info.

Thanks Derek
 
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