Banded geckos as pets

[Marauderhex]

Hi all,

I am looking at possible animals to diversify my little collection. I was wondering what the temperment is like, are they tolerant of handling, are thy very flighty, etc? I'm not looking into husbandry, as I can find that on caresheets, just personal experiences.

Thanks

 

[acpart]

I keep and breed C. variegatus. They are very much like leopard geckos, though smaller. They seem to like to dig a bit more. Some people keep them on sand or other particulate substrate. I keep them on tile with a container of coco fiber covering about 1/4 of the tank and 2 hides on top of that. They are a bit more active and curious than leos. While they are desert creatures I wouldn't be surprised if they spend a lot of their time in the wild in more humid micro climates. Once I ended up with an enclosure that was unusually humid and they loved it. If you want more info, GeckoTime did an article the last Tues. in May about their care from 3 keepers which you can find on the site (Gecko Blog: Breeder interviews, photo contests, gecko care | GeckoTime.com). I have plenty if you're interested in some.

Aliza

 

[Marauderhex]

Thanks for the info, Aliza. I had briefly glanced over the article when it came out, but I'm glad I re-read it. I've been following Gecko Time since I joined geckoforums and here a few months ago.

 

[perenquen]

I was wondering what the temperment is like, are they tolerant of handling, are thy very flighty, etc?

My C. variegatus are quite tolerant to handling. In the evening, when they are active, some individuals will even climb on offered hand . As Aliza wrote, they are very curious.

Other Coleonyx species in my collection (brevis, mitratus, elegans) are more shy, wild and avoid handling. They often come close and take food from tweezers, but if I catch them, they will fight or protest.

So if you want a species, that will allow you a "close contact", I suggest Coleonyx variegatus.

 

[YvonneTxArt]

Mediteranian Gheckos of Houston Gulf Purchase Where?

I had my little gheckos all over my property from my old house and inside. I loved them NOT ONE ROACH... anywhere... we had a new house built further into the city and not one ghecko here.. I know some have them. but why not my yard? I would like to buy some because I love them so much inside and out... They keep my yard and home bug free and NO PESTICIDES.. its amazing.. any suggestion where to purchase a few in my yard to get them nested ? I am new to this forum.

 

[waynek]

i find my coleonyx to be yery personable. they are curious about all that happens the moment anyone enters the reptile room. they will climb on my hand,take food from me and let me examine them with little resistance. my wife thinks they are really cute too. i just got a pair of c.v.bogerti that are really nice.i reccomend coleonyx to anyone who likes geckos