Pictus Ground Gecko

Blog #21 (Pictus Ground Geckos)

1. How to care for the Madagascar Ground Gecko

2. Reptiles Magazine Online, May 2014

3. I chose this article because the gecko had an interesting pattern.

4. I liked that this article had a video going with the article. It showed the gecko and how petite it is and it's unique features. They said in the video that they should be kept separate because they like to breed. They also called their back pattern "reticulated".

5. I learned that these geckos only get up to 5 inches and are on the smaller scale. They live a very simple life in a terrarium and tend to be very territorial, so they should be kept separate. They enjoy heat lamps and heat pads to keep warm. Also can be handled, but are fragile so be careful!

6. No Questions-

7a. Yes, I would purchase this kind of gecko because they are simple and cute.

b. You can find them for $60-$175

c. You can purchase them at www.supremegecko.com/ for about $60-$70 and at csmgecko.com for the same prices.

d. No morphs

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g. Currently not endangered!

h. No permit

i. No controversy

8. There really is not a difficult task for taking care of these geckos. They need a simple terrarium bedded with coconut chips, a small water bowl, enjoy simple uv light to about 70 degrees and maybe a branch or two to chill on. They also enjoy eating crickets and should be kept alone because they are territorial.

9. Beginner animal definitely.

10. The most interesting thing is their big eyes and reticulated skin.