Utah Banded Gecko (pic)

[Coleonyx]

 

[Palex134]

what a gorgeous Coleonyx! Is that the substrate level or a fake background?

 

[Coleonyx]

Thanks

Its a fake background. I make them for all of my Coleonyx.

 

[Palex134]

great job, it looks really nice, and that banded seems to enjoy it!
Is that a WC or CB Coleonyx? I love the colors, and that one sure looks healthy!

 

[Coleonyx]

Thanks

She is WC. I hope to pair her up this year.

 

[strikedistance]

put me on the list for babies :wink: ill hopefully get baby tuscons this year.

 

[schlangenbauer]

Hi Alex,

really a nice little lady you have. I wish you the best for breeding them this year.

Just one curious question:
I thought the Utah subspecies (or pattern class, if you like that more) was protectet in the US (or is it just in Utah?).
Is it possible to get legal specimens in the States - or how does it work?
I ask because C. v. utahensis is really not very common in Europe. In fact there are not many north american Banded Geckos kept here at all, but when offered it is usually Desert or Tucson Bandeds, sometimes San Diego or Texas Bandeds - Utahs are really rare here.

Regards,

Peter




Edit:

I just found this thread on the forum which answered my question.

 

[Coleonyx]

In utah, Cv utahensis is a controlled animal, meaning that it can not be collected without a special permit. Cv utahensis also exists in Nevada and Arizona where it is legal to collect them with fishing license or hunting licence. The one in the picture is from Nevada.

Thanks

 

[strikedistance]

So do you have a pair yet or is that the only utah you have. lol i would really like some babys if they ever breed. PLus im doing a big switaki hunt "photographs only" but man you could tag along and its a garenteed find if you want.
Talk to you later,