The Next Phelsuma...

Palex134

Palex134

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well,
even though I have had the klemmeri for only a few days, I am amazed that such a small gecko could have such personality, and be so interesting to look at, I have decided to start considering other phelsuma. Its great, Phelsuma sp seem so amazing, and yet so underrated, and I would like to explore this genus more. Also, they are actually unrestricted in Maine, unlike most geckos, so this is another big plus. I am thinking about getting another female klemmeri also, but I want to get into different species, but there are just so many, and I am looking for:

A smaller, klemmeri sized or a bit bigger, 4-5 inches
great personality
colorful, I really like pure bright green also,
not too challenging to care for,
mid range pricing
i'd prefer if the species isn't as common as say grandis, standings, gold dust, ect.

can anyone help me, i'd appreciate the suggestions.

I wouldnt be looking into them right now, I want to get the klemmeri settled in and breeding first, but hopefully before winter.

Thanks
 
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yuri

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Peter,

I would suggest looking at some of the sub species of:

Phelsuma lineata
Phelsuma quadriocellata
Phelsuma v-nigra

These are reasonably priced and reasonably available. Some of the v-nigra have a lot of green. Do a google image search for these to get an idea of variety.

Yuri
 
Palex134

Palex134

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right now I am looking at Phelsuma v-nigra for my top choice! I love the pure green ones! Does anyone know of any of them that would be a bit higher end, not too pricey, but klemmerish? thanks, anymore anyone?
 
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danscantle

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I don't think you should rule P. laticuada out. With Madagascar being in the state is it I think gold dusts are a wise investment (if that's what you want). But aside from that, they are beautiful, prolific, and easy to maintain.
 
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JBReptiles

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Same for grandis their awsome...Ive heard alot of the lineatas are really shy.grandis are very active and very cool.
 
Palex134

Palex134

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grandis are way tooo big! I am looking for klemmeri sized, a bit bigger like 5 inches max.

Lacticuada are just so common, and many people say it is so hard to get rid of their hatchlings. I dont want to be over run with babies. I really like the Nigra though.
 
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JBReptiles

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NO way are grandis to big you can keep them in a 15 gallon...the lineata are REALLY shy so their not like the klemmeri.(from what ive heard)...But theirs a female ornata on KS.I might try and get her.well see.
 
Palex134

Palex134

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have fun finding a male! Female ornata are easier to find then unsexed haha. I saw her, and even though I really like the species, I know males are like impossible to find, so I am going to pass. I want something smaller than gradis still.
 
Haroldo

Haroldo

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Phelsuma lineata ssp. are really beautiful and fairly straightforward to keep, but they are not bold at all and run for their bamboo tubes anytime I come in the room. Btw, I keep both lineata lineata and lineata bombetokensis
 
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JBReptiles

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Well im getting lineata dorsovitta so ill se how thouse are...
hey haraldo you have an extra female bombetokensis?Im getting a loan male.Let me know.
 
Haroldo

Haroldo

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Palex134 said:
who has the ornata male!? I have been emailing mass amounts of breeders, only to find adult females!
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I will tell you who had that male once I've got him home. :D :wink:
 
Palex134

Palex134

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... I am in no place to dish out 500 for a pair of Ornata, I want another female klemmeri first, but I understand :)
 
bugman426

bugman426

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what about p.serraticauda, roasgularis, guttata, andamanensis, flavigularis, , v.nigra vnigra, and comoraegrandensis, robertmertensi...all great choices(if you can find them)
 
mat.si

mat.si

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If I ever get another Phelsuma beside klemmeri, it will definitely be P. breviceps.
For some reason, I like my Phelsuma not too green. :)

Matjaz
 
mat.si

mat.si

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It seems we have the same taste in Phelsuma species. :)
I really like their color and pattern and their short big head.
I think Patrick breeds them. So, one day....

And then I'll also have to buy Euphorbia stenoclada for their terrarium, as this is the plant that this species lives on and lays eggs on in the wild.

That would be the most truly natural looking terrarium that I'd have.
But too many new breeding projects at the moment....

Matjaz
 
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