Hello, Any idea what kind of lizard this is? http://gecko.vis.ne.jp/reptilesbow/gallery...ii000904a_m.jpg Looks like some kind of gecko? Idunno, all I know is its really frikkin cool! If these are tamable I would LOVE to own one. - watchmaker
Ah, nice. I did a google search and it seems you are correct. Thanks Joe. I'm having trouble finding information on caring for them. Could anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks - watchmaker
Here's a site to start with: http://www.herpcam.com/chineseleo.htm They're also known as Chinese Leopard Geckos. Just Google the latin name...there's more info than this one link.
they are nocturnal...and are very beautiful...there skin feels and looks a lot like velvet...they cant be kept in the same type of environment as leos ...they are beautiful.
Since I posted I've done quite a bit of research and have decided to purchase 1.2 of them. Just to correct something that mickeydee said, they cannot be kept in the same type of environment as leos. They require a much cooler environment (between 70 and 80 degrees) and high humidity (between 60 - 80 percent). Anything outside of that range and they tend to become stressed. Many of the substrates of choice for leos (newspaper, repticarpet, and fine play sand) should not be used with G. luii because they do not retain water well. However, they do have some similarities. They can be housed in the same size enclosure, and they both require a hiding area.
yes he was correcting because mickeydee said that leos and chinese leos can be kept in the same enviornment, then watchmaker said how they require diferent temperatures and humidity; therefore he was correcting him
It looks like she said can't. anyways, they do look really cool. Let me know if you ever breed them, I would love a couple, but not to breed. Reptiles are so addictive, and now I know why you guys are always looking for 'something different'.
Oh, wow, sorry mickeydee! I totally mis-read your post. And thanks tigor and Janice for pointing that out. And while I'm thanking people, thanks KLiK for stickin up for me!
yup once u get bit by that old herp bug u cant stop. I just got 2 leos in october and am already plotting out the next one.
I want one of those, and there is probably no way to get one in Canada. I have the bug, and I really, really want one.
Thanks for stickin up for ME guys....and no problem watchmaker. We had some cave geckos for sale were I work....i shoulda got one when I had the chance...I think we sold out...I'm gonna check when I stop in today....they are really gorgeous.
