Oedura species

MattL

MattL

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I'm looking to find out more info on Oedura species. Nothing specie specific, just general information I can receive.

I want to know things like:
Do they keep in captivity well
Are they difficult to reproduce
Cage requirements (temperatures, vivarium size, humidity, etc.)
Price and availability (I'm dreaming on Canadian availability, but what about in the USA or Europe?)
Special notes on keeping them well taken care of
Morphs/colour variations in castelnaui

Pictures of geckos and set-ups will also be greatly appreciated :)
 
terradas

terradas

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My information on these guys is spotty at best. It is my understanding that most species in this genus are fairly hardy. Couldn't tell you specific care, but I know Kevin Cantrell at Passport Herp has experience with them and breeds a few species like castelnaui, marmorata, coggeri and maybe others.

Oedura -

Kevin likes to talk geckos so he'd be a solid source of info and geckos when you're ready to buy.
 
PassPort

PassPort

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Tony's opinion of me might be slightly biased, but yes I have kept Oedura for a while now. My success with them is limited though. I should be producing 5 of the 6 available species in 2012.
 
mad4400

mad4400

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They are a fairly hardy gecko with no real special requirements.
Most reach sexual maturity at two years however some may breed in their first season.
Voracious feeders on crickets woodies and mealworms, a couple of mine will take food from my fingers.
Less like to reproduce if they are overweight.
I keep up to a trio in exo terra 45x45x60H
Temp range of 26-32C I use heat cord under tank.
Some will drink from water receptacles otherwise a mist one a week is sufficient. No extra moisture is really needed for shedding.
They defecate everywhere and anywhere so regular spot cleaning is recommended.
No idea on the prices for you guys.
 
PassPort

PassPort

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Marmorata is one of my all time favorite species. Currently keeping 2.2 as well as an extra female on loan.
 
B

Brennan

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Matt,
I kept my species in exo-terra vivs, 12 x 12 x 18's. Sand as a base mixed with some peat, cork hides placed vertically and a hide on the bottom. I would spray water roughly 3x week. Heat was infrared 40w bulbs. I fed roaches and crickets dusted with rep-cal supplements.

As for availability, I never see any in Canada but sold all of my animals to Canadians when took a gecko hiatus. This included marmorata (western), monilis, castelnaui (hets and amel), and robusta.
Good-luck,
Ryan
 
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