New Coleonyx variegatus and Setup

[phelsuma_fan]

Here are a couple pictures of my new (and first) Western Banded Gecko (Coleonyx variegatus) and his setup. He's definitely a little male, and I'd love to eventually get him a mate. I'd seen this species in field guides, but this was the first I'd seen in person. I can't get over how beautiful they are! I live in southwestern Missouri, so you don't see much outside of Common House (Hemidactylus spp.) and Leopard Geckos (Eublepharis macularius). When I saw this guy at a local reptile expo, I couldn't pass up the opportunity!

I've got him in a plastic sweater box, complete with ventilation, on a substrate of gravel. There are several pieces of native grapevine and oak bark for hides, and a small rock water dish. He's been feeding very well on mealworms and beetles.



Just thought I'd share. Cheers,

Thomas Jay

 

[acpart]

Nice to see other people keeping these. I can provide you with a female (shipping from Boston) in about a month.

Aliza

 

[phelsuma_fan]

These guys are definitely not kept enough! My little male is gorgeous, and I love watching him hunt. I might just take you up on that female; remind me when she becomes available.

Cheers,

Thomas

 

[CrestedRick]

I may have to look into these! Beautiful looking species!