Blog #3 (Giant Day Gecko's)
1. Giant Day Gecko's by Jonathan Klarsfeld
2. From Reptile's Magazine Online, posted in March 2014.
3. I chose this article because the unique color of this gecko attracted my eye. The gecko is bright teal/green with reddish spots. Plus, I don't know a whole lot about geckos to begin with.
4. What I liked about this article is that this is the gecko that is modeled after the "Geico Gecko". These lizards are described as one of the most beautiful lizards in the world. I also liked learning that these lizards can get up to a foot long! Hence, their name "Giant" gecko. Females tend to be 2-3 inches smaller than the males though. I'm absolutely in love with their crimson spots and neon green skin though.
5. I learned that these Geckos come from Northern Madagascar and live in the tropical regions there. They can be found in pet stores, from breeders or at expo's ranging in prices from $45-$250. The average life span is 6-8 years, but they have recorded some living up to 20 years old! These geckos like to be housed with someone of the opposite gender because males tend to fight and females will reject each others company. These geckos are also great in health and are less prone to most diseases with their strong immune functions.
6. The only question I would have after reading this articles is if these geckos would ever exceed 1 foot in size...
7a. No, I wouldn't want to purchase one because it says in the article that they don't enjoy handling that much. I'm more of a hands-on reptile lover :)
b.These geckos range from $45-250 dollars.
c. One cool website that has them is - http://giantdaygecko.com/index.html. They list them in between $45-$500. They most expensive are called blue bloods which have a teal-ish tint to them. Another website that has them is http://www.backwaterreptiles.com/geckos/giant-day-gecko-for-sale.html. They list them for $75 and you can choose the sex of your lizard, but are blind to picking the color scheme.
d. There are 2 morphs - Crimson & Blue Blood.
e. Crimson's cost around $45-$250, Blue Blood's are more expensive ranging from $250-$600.
f. Images of the crimsons are above^ & Blue blood's are to the right.
g. No, they are not endangered.
h. No, you do not need a permit to keep this type of gecko.
i. No controversy with them being kept in captivity either -
8. These animals like a terrarium that is preferably 24 inches tall, 24 inches long, and 12 inches wide. Bamboo is a cage favorite of theirs. They also like UVB lights to give them positive nutrients that benefit their health. These temps range from 72-86 degrees Fahrenheit. Commercially, these geckos are opportunistic eaters. They will eat anything from fruit, crickets, wax worms, cockroaches and mealworms.
9. I would consider this a beginner animal because they don't need much, but basic food and a nice terrarium. Although, it kinda sucks that they don't like to be handled that often.
10. The most interesting thing about this animal is their vibrant colors and that the Geico Gecko is modeled after them!
3. I chose this article because the unique color of this gecko attracted my eye. The gecko is bright teal/green with reddish spots. Plus, I don't know a whole lot about geckos to begin with.
4. What I liked about this article is that this is the gecko that is modeled after the "Geico Gecko". These lizards are described as one of the most beautiful lizards in the world. I also liked learning that these lizards can get up to a foot long! Hence, their name "Giant" gecko. Females tend to be 2-3 inches smaller than the males though. I'm absolutely in love with their crimson spots and neon green skin though.5. I learned that these Geckos come from Northern Madagascar and live in the tropical regions there. They can be found in pet stores, from breeders or at expo's ranging in prices from $45-$250. The average life span is 6-8 years, but they have recorded some living up to 20 years old! These geckos like to be housed with someone of the opposite gender because males tend to fight and females will reject each others company. These geckos are also great in health and are less prone to most diseases with their strong immune functions.6. The only question I would have after reading this articles is if these geckos would ever exceed 1 foot in size...
7a. No, I wouldn't want to purchase one because it says in the article that they don't enjoy handling that much. I'm more of a hands-on reptile lover :)
b.These geckos range from $45-250 dollars.
c. One cool website that has them is - http://giantdaygecko.com/index.html. They list them in between $45-$500. They most expensive are called blue bloods which have a teal-ish tint to them. Another website that has them is http://www.backwaterreptiles.com/geckos/giant-day-gecko-for-sale.html. They list them for $75 and you can choose the sex of your lizard, but are blind to picking the color scheme.
d. There are 2 morphs - Crimson & Blue Blood.e. Crimson's cost around $45-$250, Blue Blood's are more expensive ranging from $250-$600.
f. Images of the crimsons are above^ & Blue blood's are to the right.
g. No, they are not endangered.
h. No, you do not need a permit to keep this type of gecko.
i. No controversy with them being kept in captivity either -
8. These animals like a terrarium that is preferably 24 inches tall, 24 inches long, and 12 inches wide. Bamboo is a cage favorite of theirs. They also like UVB lights to give them positive nutrients that benefit their health. These temps range from 72-86 degrees Fahrenheit. Commercially, these geckos are opportunistic eaters. They will eat anything from fruit, crickets, wax worms, cockroaches and mealworms.
9. I would consider this a beginner animal because they don't need much, but basic food and a nice terrarium. Although, it kinda sucks that they don't like to be handled that often.
10. The most interesting thing about this animal is their vibrant colors and that the Geico Gecko is modeled after them!
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