shyness in P.inexpectata

[colinmelsom]

It is generally accepted that inexpectata are one of the shyer members of the genus.I have rarely seen mine when I keep them in a well decorated vivarium.
I have two pairs one that is kept in a vivarium with a large Sansivera only and the other pair are kept in a conventional vivarium with a Sansivera,bamboo tubes a piece of cork bark and some artificial ivy.
I have always kept them in densely decopated vivaria as I believed it was better for their wellbeing.All I have ever seen is a fleeting glance as they disappear down a bamboo pole.that is until now when I see the pair that is in the vivarium with just the plant.They are often seen basking on the leaves.
My question is this,do we create nervous geckoes by providing too many hiding places?

 

[jadrig]

Well, I learned with klemmeri, if you raise them with few hiding places...they tend to be a whole lot less shy. I would imagine that the few keepers of inexpectata are going to make sure that all of their needs are met...providing as many hides as possible...feeding their shyness.

 

[LLDG]

P inexpectata are one of the most secretive and shy of the Phelsuma species. I rarely see mine. I also call them "endless runners" -- when I approach their enclosure they run and run and run regardless of items in the way or walls.

Provide lots of privacy. When you want to see them, sit very quietly (with a book) about six feet from the enclosure and wait for them to come out.