Lygodactylus williamsi

Harshhuntr

Harshhuntr

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I'm thinking of purchasing one of these stunning geckos and I've done a fair amount of research, I know all of the temps. And terrarium sizes and stuff. I'm wondering if anyone here has personal experience with these lizards and if there are any tips or ideas to help with care of these lizards, any help will be appreciated :)
 
Aimless

Aimless

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have you kept any other day geckos? I found the care to be identical to that of Mad Mads, just a smaller viv and smaller prey items. I have not bred them, but kept a lone male for about a year and a half (and am still kicking myself for giving him away). they're a fun little species.
 
FelixTheCat

FelixTheCat

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Harshhuntr said:
I'm thinking of purchasing one of these stunning geckos and I've done a fair amount of research, I know all of the temps. And terrarium sizes and stuff. I'm wondering if anyone here has personal experience with these lizards and if there are any tips or ideas to help with care of these lizards, any help will be appreciated :)
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L. Williamsi is one of the many projects I have I have a 1.1 pair who are thriving . Just two weeks ago I had a nice little surprise with a fertile clutch of eggs. These geckos have to be my favorite personality wise. They are so much fun to watch. Eventually I'll have some captive bred adults for sale. It's almost impossible to find captive bred ones.
 
Harshhuntr

Harshhuntr

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Should I use small crickets or fruit flies as my main food source? I've heard both are good but which is best?
 
Aimless

Aimless

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crickets can be gut-loaded much more easily.

I think FFs are a little small for adult geckos.
 
FelixTheCat

FelixTheCat

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Fruit flies would be more for the juvies and hatchlings. Although my female loves them. I feed small nymph Dubai roaches and pinhead crickets both dusted in Repashy Reptical Plus.
 
Harshhuntr

Harshhuntr

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between this forum and my research ive found all the knowledge i think i need. thanks for the help everyone.
 
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JonRich

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I also feed my L.williamsi small B.dubia nymphs. They have no problems handling them. I also feed fruit and house flies (these keep them a bit more active). I offer CGD and fruit babyfood (mango or peach) twice a week.

~Jon
 
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dadoza2

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I agree with felix, amazing personality on these brave little guys. Mine actually dive to snatch crickets right out of my hand.
 
VivaNFLD

VivaNFLD

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Mine has been feeding on Repashy Day gecko MRP, fruit flies and small phoenix worms which she really loves. Had a hard time finding small enough crickets she did take a couple tiny mealworms but I'm wary of feeding mealworms to any of my geckos too often. She also licks at fruit if I stick some in there (grape, pear, mango, strawberry, cloudberry).

I dust the fruit flies in Repashy Calcium Plus and a little super pig for that peachy belly heh.
 
FelixTheCat

FelixTheCat

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Update on this thread: My 1.1 pair had 8 more eggs. They have been eating banana Pangea gecko diet with crickets and dubias. The first clutch of eggs didnt make it. They died from getting stuck in spagnum moss. For some reason they decided to burrow themselves under the moss. They did love the pangea food though. Here is a pic of my nice plump male.
 

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Crestie_mommy

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i'm also wanting one of these day geckos in the future but need more care info. i currently have a crestie. i have an extra 12x12x18 exo terra terrarium, and also have extra plants and hides. what are the basics as far as care? temps, lighting, humidity? can they thrive just on an exclusive gecko diet like repashy or pangea fruit mix? what kind of lighting do they require? are live plants a must or can i make a beautiful environment using all artificial plants and decor? what is their typical lifespan? any help is much appreciated! and i've only owned a leopard gecko, she was nearly 14 years old and my crestie.
 
FelixTheCat

FelixTheCat

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My apologies my phone has been screwing up my posts. Here is the link I meant to post. http://www.geckosunlimited.com/community/gecko-care-sheets/31790-lygodactylus-williamsi.html
Also I dont think a live vivarium is a must. My pair were wild caught because at the time that's all that existed on the market. So I gave them a live vivarium and tried to find a good bushy plant to make them feel at home. Im really against wild caught anything but thats the only way to start producing captive bred specimens and mine are spoiled and love their new permanent home.
 
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acpart

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I have had to chase my juvenile L. williamsi through the house twice during the past 2 weeks, so be sure to do the following if you have an exo-terra cage:
--remove the background (or seal above it so the gecko doesn't go behind it)
--make sure the cable panels at the top rear of the cage are closed; there are sliders at the top (that was the first time she escaped)
--Use paper towel or some other substance to block off the top rear of the enclosure since there are openings to wiggle through (second escape possibly)
--use clear packing tape around the sides of the tank on either side of the door to reduce the gap between the door and the tank side (second escape possibly)

Aliza
 
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