jpstodwftexas: Madagascar Day Geckos

[jpstodwftexas]

I had purchased 2 Hatchlings a few months ago. And Today I purchased a much bigger Juvenile Day Gecko.. So Today I moved the remaining hatchling to his/her 10 Gallon Vivarium.. Hopefully it will survive..

The lady at The local Shop was shocked when I said I knew how expensive adults are, because I know how difficult it is to rear young to a large enough size to sale effectively and expect survival.

Started with an Exo Terra 18x18x24 Tank


Removed the Background and cut out for a planter with a fern at a slant


Looks tacky from the side but alot better from the front


Next I placed in the Soil (100% Natural Compost) and situated a "fake" rock I had for years and a plant in the soil


Added some Moss


Added a log




Added some pea Gravel


Added a Lianna Vine... (found in the bird section as a perch)


Checking out the new Digs..before deciding if its a good Neighbor Hood


Into the jungle


Up the Wall


And where does he hang out


And a Quick Pic of the Hatchling sneaking around

 

[kruler]

Although your geckos do originate in Madagascar, the species is actually the gold dust day gecko (phelsuma laticauda).

You may want to add some horizontal perches at the top of the enclosure such as bamboo wedged or secured between the sides. Also, try to remove any uneaten crickets from the enclosure as they can lead to stress or injury for your gecko. You should be feeding 1/2" crickets, full grown adults are a bit too large.

You might have better success raising juveniles in small, simple enclosures. Many breeders use 1 gallon jars with the lids cut out and screened. A 5 gal aquarium with a potted plant and a few sticks works well for me.

 

[jpstodwftexas]

Although your geckos do originate in Madagascar, the species is actually the gold dust day gecko (phelsuma laticauda).

You may want to add some horizontal perches at the top of the enclosure such as bamboo wedged or secured between the sides. Also, try to remove any uneaten crickets from the enclosure as they can lead to stress or injury for your gecko. You should be feeding 1/2" crickets, full grown adults are a bit too large.

You might have better success raising juveniles in small, simple enclosures. Many breeders use 1 gallon jars with the lids cut out and screened. A 5 gal aquarium with a potted plant and a few sticks works well for me.

The Crickets are small and not large ones

I am happy with feeding the way I have been for almost 5 years now. Don't seem to have any problems.

 

[kruler]

The Crickets are small and not large ones

I am happy with feeding the way I have been for almost 5 years now. Don't seem to have any problems.

Sorry, was hard to tell what size the cricks were in the pic. IMO leaving excess crickets in the enclosure doesn't make any sense. Not only do they loose their nutritional value, but they can also stress the animal.

What species of Phelsuma have you been keeping for 5 years?

 

[jpstodwftexas]

I have
1 New Caledonian Crested
2 New Caledonian Gargoyles
2 Golden Geckos
1 Marble Gecko
7 Mediterianian Geckos
1 Crocodile Gecko
2 Flying Geckos
1 Chinesse Cave Gecko
and Now the
2 Madagascar Gold Dust Day Geckos

I also have
3 White's Tree Frogs
3 Red Eyed Tree Frogs
2 Poison Dart Frogs Luecemlas
1 Tiger Legged Walking Tree Frogs
4 Tanzanian Red legged Walking Frogs
21Masagascar Tomatoe Frog

I place the crickets in the Tanks and replace about every 7 to 10 days..when I don't hear anymore chripping.

I wonder how animals in the wild survie without eatting gut loaded insects..

I place fresh vegtables and vegitation clipppings in the tanks.

 

[three stars two bars]

no drainage layer?

 

[jpstodwftexas]

No
None of My Tanks have False Bottoms or Drainage layers.

All the tanks get
Compost
Earthworms
Rolly Pollies

Routine Foggings, Mistings, and I use a Drip Waterer for the Animals.

 

[rhachic]

very nice vivarium

 

[geckofactory]

Very nice enclosure, I like the fact that you have earthworms in there, good idea.
But adding one or two bamboo sticks might really be a good idea as well, as far as I've seen it, Phelsuma like to use those a lot.

 

[marza]

Very nice looking! But I do agree, a couple of bamboos would make it look even better since day geckos love to climb.