New helmeted geckos (Tarentola chazliae) pics

[Geckos and Goannas]

I just recived these guys today and I love them! they are so much smaller than i thought they where going to be ( I was told they where 2.5 inches when i ordered them). They eat EVERYTHING!!!

Ive been told and have read that they do not have cillia on their toes and they cant climb glass and other smoth surfaces. Im still am doubtfull that they do but I dont see how this can happen if thats not true.

Then agian they do almost feel like they have really soft toe pads. i didnt check yet. I dont want to stress them out a ton.

 

[Geckos and Goannas]

I just realized I spelled the last part of the scientific name wrong. it should be chazaliae. not chazliae. forgot the other a.

 

[sciteacher]

They can definitely climb glass, especially when they are small. I haven't seen my larger females up on the glass in quite some time, but the other day I found a giant poop stuck to the glass up near the top of the tank containing my newer animals, so I know they've been climbing. I always keep a lid on the tank to prevent possible escapes.

Gary
Ridge and Valley Reptiles

 

[scigeek69]

They are a great little gecko! Had a pair myself but one just died from unknown causes??? The remaining one is still active (at night), eating, and sleeping! By the way, can you share where you got yours from guys? I think Stacey Yankee has called it quits on breeding these beauties and I have not seen too many around on any of the sites. Would love to get a couple more to keep the group going. Thanks...

 

[sciteacher]

I think Stacey Yankee has called it quits on breeding these beauties and I have not seen too many around on any of the sites. Would love to get a couple more to keep the group going. Thanks...

I haven't been able to get any response from Stacey, and her website is now down, so it does appear that she's not active with the species anymore. It seems like there must have been a fairly good sized WC importation recently as WC have appeared for from several sources. After more than a year of looking for a male to go with my 3 females, I picked up a couple of new animals this spring and have just paired some groups up after waiting through quarantine.

Gary
Ridge and Valley Reptiles

 

[Geckos and Goannas]

I got mine from Cal Zoo in a bulk order from the pet store i work at. they dont do sales to the public but i was lucky enough that the pet store let me place a big order just for my self and i just payed whole sale and ship. so i got them cheap. i saw some on kingsnake for $75 ea.

 

[scigeek69]

Thanks for the responses...would have loved to have gone in on some more if I had a chance to get them at the prices you mentioned! I see you are in Indiana, but I am not sure how far you are from Chicago? If you hear of any other reasonable opportunities I would appreciate the word! Thanks!

 

[Geckos and Goannas]

thanks guys. heres some more pics.

 

[kare]

Love their faces. They show alot of expression. Congrats on the cool pick ups!

 

[Geckos and Goannas]

Thanks agian guys. last one for a little bit. im sure your tired of seeing them and my Pristurus!

sleeping

 

[GypsyKundie]

they look like little Darth Vaders

 

[clarksgeckos]

How are the little Helmeted Geckos doing now? I just ghot a nice striped male in today that my friend John H. produced in 2008. I really like them as well,but of course, I just like geckos :biggrin:

Best regards,
Clark

 

[Geckos and Goannas]

They are doing alright. I only have 1.1 left because I sold the others. big mistake.