Gehyra marginata breeding. What to do?

[gsuherp]

I just recently acquired a breeding pair of Gehyra marginata. They were sold as vorax, but I did some research and came to the conclusion that they are marginata. The guy I bought them from has another pair, and says he has had 0 luck breeding. I am just wondering if there are any environmental changes I can make to induce breeding. I would also like to know what temp to keep the eggs and incubation time. Any breeding advice is welcome and much appreciated.

 

[Rothman]

For me, I just setup a very naturalistic enclosure and let nature take it's course. About 6 months into their new enclosure I found eggs in the base of a snake plant. From what I hear, just setup their enclosure and once they get used to everything they start breeding. I've only gotten one clutch though as my room in the winter isn't as warm as they would like it to be.

You will love the Marginatas! They are addicting! I started off with one female and am now up to 2.5.2

 

[gsuherp]

Yea i really like them so far. The female is cool to hold but the male will bite me big time. What temp do you set your incubator for them? I have done bearded dragons and their temp is 84F and I would think the marginatas would be lower, like 82F. I changed their tank up some and added a cave with vimiculit( spelling sucks) for egg laying and shedding. I have a basking spot in the cage but im not sure if i Need one, the female is the only one who uses it.

 

[Rothman]

I just found some eggs under a potho plant yesterday I'm excited for. I set my incubator at around 78 F. They can do fine in the mid to high 60's but it will take a lllooonnnggg time. I had my two like that (room temp) for about 3 months, but put them in the incubator at 78F for another 2 months.

I got a tip from Lance at LancePortal to use 2.5" pvc piping that is at a length of about a foot with an end cap on one side filled with sphagnum moss. They will go in this to hide and deposit eggs. He has had luck, mine haven't used it. I keep two in each enclosure though just in case.