P. rangei activity/visibility?

[Rhacodactyl]

I'm looking to try a new species of gecko and P. rangei has always interested me. I've done my homework on their husbandry, but what I don't know is how shy they are. Can you generally watch them go about their digging, feeding, etc or do they tend to hide if there are any lights/movement around them?

 

[acpart]

I don't keep P. rangei myself, but my Gecko Time co-editor, Matt, does and I care for them when he's away. He keeps them in about an inch of red sand and they are quite visible. They're really fun to watch digging their tunnels and then poking out of them. Also, you can keep males together because they're not territorial.

Aliza

 

[thorrshamri]

I have kept and bred them for several years. They are fairly active, and you will see them basking in the early morning and evening, and foraging for prey at any time of the day. Don't use a too thick layer of sand, PVC tubes make great hides for them, or else you will have to pour water on sand prior to putting your animals inside the tank, then leave heating harden the sand so that it does not collapse on your geckos. Personally speaking, I have tried both solutions and found the second one much better, it also helps a lot finding their tiny and fragile eggs.

Let me know if you can read French, I am the author of an article on their husbandry and breeding in the magazine of the French Reptile Hobbyists Association.

 

[rabzouz]

I have kept and bred them for several years. They are fairly active, and you will see them basking in the early morning and evening, and foraging for prey at any time of the day. Don't use a too thick layer of sand, PVC tubes make great hides for them, or else you will have to pour water on sand prior to putting your animals inside the tank, then leave heating harden the sand so that it does not collapse on your geckos. Personally speaking, I have tried both solutions and found the second one much better, it also helps a lot finding their tiny and fragile eggs.

Let me know if you can read French, I am the author of an article on their husbandry and breeding in the magazine of the French Reptile Hobbyists Association.

well if he doesnt, id be interested in reading it :biggrin:

 

[SelectGex]

My P. rangei are out in the mornings and evenings, and like to burrow during the day.

Be sure to read these posts:

Ecology Care and Breeding of the Namib Web Footed Gecko | Gecko Time

Conservation Biology in Namibia | Gecko Time

 

[Rhacodactyl]

Unfortunately I can't read French, but I appreciate the offer. Thanks to all of you for the information you've provided. It sounds like they'll be pretty entertaining so I believe you've talked me into getting some.

 

[rhachic]

Definitely give them a shot, they're super fun to watch when they eat and dig! I have 4 and any time I look in their enclosure I see no less than 3 either passed out on the hot spot, digging, or scurrying around. They're a great species and i'm really glad I got mine.