Why Nephrurus?

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Uncarina

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I'm very much at the start of the learning curve about Nephrurus. I was curious about why you are interested in this genus--many herpetoculturists are attracted to specific species or genera for various reasons. With so many types of geckos to choose from, what was it about this genus that got your attention?

Thanks!

Tom
 
oli

oli

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Yea, they are cute, their eyes are incredible too. They have incredible features like rosettes on the surface of their skin plus they have a perfect knob at the end of their tail which is really strange and is unknown as to why it is a knob. They have interesting behaviors and most inhabit very small areas of Australia only.
 
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rhachic

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I've always wanted to own smooth knob tails (levis levis) and finally got a pair last year. I learned how to brumate them, which was new for me as I only kept rhacodactylus and leopard geckos before that. They have very interesting body language and awesome huge eyes with little pot bellies, and their skin is super smooth (though you can't pick them up much or you'll stress them). I prefer observable pets so they worked well for me. Though I will say there issues with live prey can be frustrating, they are easily overwhelmed by a few crickets at once.
 
diplodactyla

diplodactyla

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oli said:
Yea, they are cute, their eyes are incredible too. They have incredible features like rosettes on the surface of their skin plus they have a perfect knob at the end of their tail which is really strange and is unknown as to why it is a knob. They have interesting behaviors and most inhabit very small areas of Australia only.
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they are not only cute...they're the most beautiful, incredible, amazing geckos in this world! :)
 
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Pitbullgeckos

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Im only in it for the sex and drugs.....

Beware my friend, they are like heroin, most of us are addicts and the hobby got out of control years ago.
 
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SteveSharpie

SteveSharpie

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See I told you so LOL, like I told you in email Tom they are a hopeless addiction! Once you get yours you will understand!
 
Graham_s

Graham_s

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oli said:
Yea, they are cute, their eyes are incredible too. They have incredible features like rosettes on the surface of their skin plus they have a perfect knob at the end of their tail which is really strange and is unknown as to why it is a knob. They have interesting behaviors and most inhabit very small areas of Australia only.
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I guess you have read the paper (by A. Bauer i think) about looking into if the "knob" may be used for something to do with environmental monitoring?
 
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oli

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Graham yea I have read a whole bunch of articles and discussions about the topic and I almost like it that the conclusion is open ended for some reason even though it would really be interesting to know exactly what they use this ball for? I see them wiggle it, snake it from one side to the other while eating or mating and I love the perfection of the knobs and I guess this is just a big part of the attraction to me. I'm sure one day someone will come up with something more concrete?
 
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meisen

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I think its "personality" too that attracts me to them. I keep Leos and Knobtails and the knobtails by far and away are more interesting terrarium subjects. These little guys are just super full of piss and vinegar. The first time you have a 3 cm gecko lunge and/or do its push ups at you you'll either jump back or laugh or both. They seem very aware of and annoyed at their keepers :) but in an amusing way. Perhaps the most character of any herp I have worked with, like grumpy little old men with big eyeglasses and a tiny body. The only downside I can think of is prices (which are improving on the more common species at least...and not a downside if you can get offspring from your animals) and perhaps the increased delicacy of some species/breeding females.

OK that was a bit of anthropomorphizing but the handle "pitbullgeckos" of our friend Bjorn above tells it all.
 
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