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Another species of this genus so docile and friendly from Southeast Asia. They are just as easy to maintain as the others. It is convenient to put a little humidity in the terrarium so that they stay more hydrated and shiny, although the ground may be dry. Food based on cricket and worms.
Price 20 to 30 EUR.
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The Marbled gecko it is quite common in some parts of Melbourne, but people rarely see it because it's nocturnal. You will most likely find them among driftwood in your garden, on your roof or even inside, behind a photo frame.
The Marbled gecko is a small soft-bellied lizard, of up 150 length mm. Easily identified by large finger and toe pads, that extend to grip slippery or soft surfaces. Lacks mobile eyelids and uses the tongue to keep the eyes clean. It is insectivorous by nature., but eat anything small enough to fit in your mouth. In summer, females usually lay a clutch, containing two eggs at once.
The Marbled gecko is a very easy lizard to accommodate, since it is nocturnal and does not need heat or light. In cold areas, a heating pad or heat cord covering no more than 1/3 of the base during the colder months to keep them more active. Be sure to place them in a well-lit room if not using an overhead light so that a night/day simulation can be achieved. How is a small gecko, a small enclosure is suitable.
The minimum size would be a reptile terrarium of 45 cm.. The substrate should consist of a mixture of sand and clay, that makes it suitable for excavation. You have to place other pieces of rock or wood around the enclosure so that they have many places to hide. A small bowl of shallow water is recommended and it is also beneficial to spray the water regularly, as they are more likely to lick water from a piece of wood or rock than to drink from a bowl.
The diet of the Marbled gecko consists mainly of small crickets and flies. When they are younger they should be fed every day and when they are adults every other day is fine. Wax worms and small silkworms may be offered when available. Crickets should be dusted with multivitamin and calcium powder weekly.
The price of a Marbled gecko in the exotic animal market around the 20 EUR.
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The Dwarf yellow-headed gecko is originally from Africa and lives in the border area of โโeastern Tanzania and southern Kenya. the subspecies zanzibaritis comes from Zanzibar.
It is a kind purely arboreal. It is found in wooded coastal areas directly on the trunks of coconut trees, in bushes and humid savannahs in small trees and shrubs.
Juveniles are tolerated in the group, and the male expels the young males before reaching sexual maturity.
It is a daytime Gecko, which lives in trees and has a rather thin appearance. The dominant color is the gray-blue throughout the body, with longitudinal lines slightly darker, more marked on the head. The head is generally clearer, and yellow depending on the individual.
Like all members of the genus Lygodactylus, have adhesive sheets on their fingers and at the bottom of the tail tip.
Sex discrimination is not difficult with an experienced eye; males have thickened tail base and are a brighter blue color than females. The maximum size is 90 mm, being 80 mm the mean.
The Dwarf yellow-headed gecko is widely traded in the exotic animal trade. With good care, the animal can reproduce quite easily in a terrarium.
It is a Gecko very shy, but this little creature is worth it. With patience, will not only get used to sharing the same space as you, but you can encourage him to eat directly from your hand. When it grows at all, will not measure more than 7 u 8 centimeters.
The ideal is to have a second Dwarf yellow-headed gecko living with you, as this will allow you to see their full personality. They are curious but also shy, so they will need a habitat with many places to hide and explore. Tubes, live plants and plenty of branches to climb will keep them entertained.
Keep in pairs in terrariums of 40 x 40 x 60 cm., although you could also keep a group of 1,2 in these tanks.
The substrate is a mixture of sand and earth.
The furniture consists of branches of various thicknesses, in addition to green plants with large leaves such as sansevieria. A large piece of cork serves to hide and lay eggs.
The terrariums are illuminated with a low consumption lamp of 7 W, a focus of 20 W and a tube of natural light.
The Temperatures are among the 24 ยฐC and the 28 ยฐC.
The humidity must oscillate between the 60 % and the 70 % and is achieved by periodic spraying. Animals also like to lick the water sprayed from the leaves.
The feeding is carried out of 2 to 3 times per week alternating with crickets, oven fish, bean beetles and wax moths and their caterpillars. Food is always sprinkled with Korvimin and calcium citrate. Approximately once a month it is offered to the Geckos fruit. Peach-passion fruit is especially popular.
The mating season begins between March and April, time when males are especially showy to impress females. After a successful mating, it is easy to see that the female develops eggs. These are clearly visible, but they are not through the abdominal wall, as is the case with the species Phelsuma.
after a few 4 weeks of gestation, the female usually lays a double clutch of eggs. For this, small openings or holes in the cork are usually used.. It is better to leave the eggs in the terrarium. After a few 60 to 70 days hatch the young 2,5 cm size. The coloration corresponds to that of the females. Males begin to change color slowly at the age of 3 to 4 months.
Young animals are reared individually in suitable containers. The vessels are furnished like the terrariums of the parents, with a mixture of sand and soil as substrate, fine twigs for climbing, small pieces of cork and small plants. They are illuminated with a low-power daylight tube, otherwise the containers overheat. Every two days the young are fed small food. Microgrowers, small oven fish and small caterpillars of wax moth are suitable for it. The ideal is to โinoculateโ the substrate with white springtails and isopods., which are also easily eaten.
In the case of young animals, it is especially important that food is always sprinkled with Korvimin and calcium citrate, since they need calcium especially for their bone structure. They should also be provided with water every day.. After about 10 to 12 months animals are sexually mature.
Animals caught in the wild are often very weak and susceptible due to long transports and maintenance at dealerships.. Unfortunately, they are also sold too cheaply. Thus, I advise anyone who wants to acquire this species to opt for breeds in captivity. They will give you much more pleasure.
Its price in the exotic animal market ranges from 30 – 60 EUR.
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The Four-horned chameleon It was first described by the naturalist Gustav Tornier in 1899. There are three subspecies, including the nominal.
The Four-horned chameleon (Trioceros quadricornis) only found in some land areas of Cameroon and eastern Nigeria; its range includes the western highlands, the bamboo massif, Mount Manengouba, the oku massif, the Bakossi mountains, including Mount Kupe, and the Obudu Plateau in Nigeria. In particular, the subspecies Trioceros quadricornis eisentrauti is endemic to the Rumpi Hills in Cameroon.
Like many other chameleons, the Four-horned chameleon it has a prehensile tail and simple claws on its toes. Usually, has four protruding horns, but sometimes two with up to four adjacent reduced horns are present;adults usually grow to 25 to 35 cm long. The Four-horned chameleon male has a prominent hemipenal bulge and gular beard, while some females have a horn or even two horns at the tip of their snout.
In general, the Four-horned chameleon has a presence extension of 13.300 km2 and an inferred occupation area of 1.000 km2. The species is mainly associated with relatively intact montane forests with little human activity, where it has a relatively restricted elevation range (1150 to 2400 m). Research suggests this likely reflects competition with other chameleon species rather than physiological tolerances.. The type locality of the species is Monte Manegouba in Cameroon
The species feeds almost exclusively on arthropods..
Reproduction: puts up 14 eggs.
Incubation period between 130-160 days at 18-25ยฐC. Temperatures should not exceed 25ยฐC.
Life expectancy: a few 7 years.
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The main threat to this species is deforestation.. Agricultural development extends to the 1.700 m altitude near the village of Nsoung on Mount Manengouba, and the forest on the southeast slope of the mountain is rapidly disappearing. In 1995, forest degradation on the western slope of Mount Kupe had reached 1.200 m above sea level, due to selective logging for firewood and construction materials. So, future encroachment of human activities on the slope may pose a threat to this chameleon, which depends on a largely pristine forest and, therefore, likely to be at risk from forest degradation or clearing. Deforestation for cultivation and the burning of nearby grasslands to renew pasture for cattle threaten the species in much of its range..
Due to its small and fragmented distribution area and the numerous threats that weigh on the population, the Four-horned chameleon It is classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Of the three subspecies, T. quadricornis quadricornis, T. quadricornis gracilior and T. quadricornis eisentrauti. The T. q. quadricornis is the most common, but the gracilior not uncommon. The T. quadricornis eisentrauti, on the other hand, not known (far as I know) that is in captive collections. It is even difficult to find images of the subspecies.
It is not a pet suitable for beginners.
terrarium size: individual storage is recommended. It is possible to keep the animals in pairs, but always pay attention to size and furnishings.
For single breeding: A terrarium of at least 100 x 60 x 120 cm..
The cages/flexarios they are just as suitable. Chameleons love fresh air..
During the day approx.. 20-25ยฐC, local heating up to approx.. 30-32ยฐC. Go down to at least 15ยฐC at night. Better still lower. If a cool cellar is available, you can also spend the night there.
The humidity in the terrarium should range between 80-100%. In the morning and evening, spray the terrarium with warm water. But, Please, do not spray the animal.
Daylight fluorescent tubes and/or light bulbs.
To obtain sufficient UV radiation, We use a solar light 75 watts for hobbyists. Get a surrounding heating of about 25-27 ยฐC and local heating up to 32 ยฐC at the highest point of the terrarium. In this case, an additional daylight lamp is not necessary..
For us, pine bark and forest leaves have given good results, but it can be terrarium sand… The 30% of the terrarium soil must be kept moist at all times. The leaves of the forest serve as living food. to the piglets, for example, they like to crawl under, the leaves are moved by the animals and the chameleon can naturally search and observe the prey and then hunt it on its own.
Lots of climbing opportunities, branches should not be too thick or slippery and should be easy to grip with feet.
Privacy screen for the rear and side walls. In summer, we take a flexo to the garden.
For planting we use Ficus benjamini and ivy, bamboo and, of course, a trough made by ourselves.
house crickets, mealybugs, cockroaches, two-spotted crickets, zophobas, meal worms, wax worms, etc.
In summer, they go to a secluded meadow armed with a net and collect everything that crawls and flies. But it's better to do without roadside critters. We don't want to poison it!
Regular mineral and vitamin supplements are also indispensable in this case.
They only eat fruits and vegetables to cover their water needs.
The sprayed and dripping leaves are gladly used as a water source.
These Cameroonian chameleons ultra rare they are highly prized within the reptile community for their incomparable horns, its high dorsal crest, its coloration and scarcity.
Its price in the exotic animal market is around 200 EUR.
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1. Four-horned chameleon, Eisentraut’s chameleon (English).
2. Camรฉlรฉon ร quatre cornes, Chamaeleo quadricornis (French).
3. Vierhรถrniges Chamรคleon, Eisentraut-Chamรคleon, Vierhornchamรคleon (German).
4. Camaleรฃo de quatro chifres, Camaleรฃo de Eisentraut (Portuguese).
5. "Camaleรณn de cuatro cuernos", Camaleรณn de Eisentraut, Camaleรณn cuadricorne (espaรฑol).
Nice small lizard of the family of the escindidos. As you can see, full of the stripes that give it its name and a beautiful blue tail. They are animals to have in community terrariums because they are not aggressive at all. They feed on insects and eat some fruit as long as it is very ripe..
1. African five-lined skink (English).
2. Scinque ร queue bleue (French).
3. Fรผnfstreifenskink (German).
4. Lagarto de cinco linhas africano (Portuguese).
5. "Escinco arcoรญris" (espaรฑol).
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The Lined gecko is a slender representative of the genus Gekko, which can reach a length of up to 30 cm.. The tail represents just over half. But, numerous individuals are fully developed with a length of about 25 cm..
Due to the slender body and narrow head, the extremities, and especially the fingers and toes, appear larger. The white stripe that runs from the base of the tail to the back of the head, where it divides and reaches the sides of the eyes, It is characteristic and very striking. This strip is responsible for its trivial name. The original queue, on the other hand, has white transverse bands. A regenerated tail no longer shows this transverse band.
Dorsal coloration is usually yellowish-brown, but there are also individuals of slightly greenish yellow or reddish and dark brown color. Specimens with two longitudinal stripes are also known., just a very faint stripe and also without any streaks.
Indonesian, east of Java through numerous islands such as Halmahera, in New Guinea to Oceania.
Way of life
The Lined gecko, of night activity, prefers to live in trees, Palm trees, pandanus and banana plants in his native country, but in many regions it can also be found as a cultural follower in houses and cabins.
The Lined gecko is easy to preserve, provided that one or two important points are taken into account.
The terrarium must be taller than it is wide, since it is an arboreal species. 80 x 50 x 100 cm. (width x depth x height) is enough for a couple of Lined gecko. Walls must be coated, for example, of natural cork. Some cork tubes provide the necessary hiding places. The necessary increase in humidity is achieved by spraying several times a day. One plant (for example, Scindapsus) complete the assembly.
There should also be a large bowl of water, or better a small part of water or a waterfall in the terrarium.
Use a white peat mixture (without fertilizer) and plantation land, of about 10 height cm. To avoid stagnation of water at the bottom of the terrarium, use a layer of clay balls.
It is debatable whether ultraviolet light is necessary for the Lined gecko, but it won't do you any harm. Temperatures should be 24-28ยฐC during the day, with sunny spots up to 35ยฐC, and drop to 20-22ยฐC at night. Humidity should oscillate between 70-90% during the day, which can be easily achieved with a daily spray (morning and evening) and through the water section. To check these parameters, use a thermometer and hygrometer.
The diet of the Lined gecko is based on insects. Easily accepts all kinds of insects: crickets, cockroaches, lobsters, worms, … It is important to vary your diet. This prevents your Gecko get bored, but above all it provides you with all the necessary nutrients.
You should always make sure to give to your Gecko a prey adapted to its size.
Last, from time to time, it is advisable to supplement your diet with calcium and vitamins, to avoid any shortcomings. This is especially important for the growth of Geckos juveniles.
with a good brood, the reproduction of animals does itself. the female may lay one or two eggs several times a year, that can be left in the terrarium. The pups are born after about 100 to 120 days and can stay in the terrarium up to a size of some 15 cm..
The pups usually look the same as the parents., in some populations they show white spots on the head. Only the tail is slightly darker, so that the transverse white bands appear brighter and thus have a signaling effect. When parents approach, wag their tail to avoid being accidentally eaten by them. Keeping them in a group is only possible with young animals until they reach sexual maturity.. As soon as they are adults, you have to take them out of the terrarium, otherwise they can be attacked by parents.
The price of a Lined gecko in the exotic animal market ranges from 40 and 50 EUR.
1. Skunk Gecko (English).
2. Streifen Gecko (French).
3. Gefรผtterte Gecko, Skunk-Gecko (German).
4. Lagartixa Skunk (Portuguese).
5. Gecko de Java (espaรฑol).
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The geographical range of the Common wonder gecko includes Middle East, Central Asia and the westernmost part of East Asia. It spans central and western Iran, Western Afghanistan, Northern Balochistan and Pakistan, through the area east of the Caspian Sea, western China and the Arabian Peninsula, where there are populations in Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
Two subspecies have been recognized: Teratoscincus scincus rustamowi, of the Ferganskaya Valley, in Uzbekistan, and the nominotypical subspecies Teratoscincus scincus scincus, of the rest of the distribution area. The old Teratoscincus scincus rustamowi has been elevated to full species status as Teratoscincus rustamowi.
In 2009 this ancient subspecies of Teratoscincus scincus to the category of species. It is named after Alexander Conde de Keyserling (1815-1891), Estonian geologist and paleontologist.
It is the largest of all the wonderful geckos. The Common wonder gecko can reach a total length of 18 to 20 centimeters, but usually smaller. The coloration Basic is a camouflage color that usually varies between light yellow and yellow. In the backhas dark drawings, while the tail is grayish and has large scales. Draws attention to the head relatively large and the big ones eyes. This is because the Common wonder gecko has adapted to its nocturnal activity. If he feels threatened or there is a real danger to him, quickly detaches from the tail, but it grows again. The same goes for your skin scales, that come off very easily.
Unfortunately, most of their breeding lines dried up in the last two decades, which is why hardly any animals available.
It inhabits the ground in deserts and semi-deserts with sparse vegetation. High daytime and low nighttime temperatures, which will be balanced by the Geckos by retreating to holes dug by themselves.
The terrarium must have a minimum size of 100 x 60 x 60 cm for a group of two to five Common wonder gecko. As terrarium accessories, provide animals with sufficient shelter, like caves and tree roots. It is also important to note that this species of Gecko you need a desert terrarium with silty terrarium sand in which you can dig and bury yourself enough.
When it comes to the temperature of the terrarium, you have to allow a basic temperature of about 27ยฐC for your young – use thermal mats for this. Local warming of about 33ยฐC can be achieved with suitable bulbs. At night, the temperature of the terrarium will drop back to room temperature.
As the Common wonder gecko is twilight or nocturnal, no need to use UV light. Design the terrarium with fluorescent daylight tubes suitable for the species. Make sure that the humidity of the terrarium is always 50-60%.
The Common wonder gecko prefers to eat live insects, like crickets, grasshoppers or cockroaches. As an alternative, you can offer prepared food that has been mixed with enough minerals and vitamins. Either in animal food or as a supplement, in general it is important that you regularly feed your Common wonder gecko with minerals and vitamins.
Possibility of making couples or groups. It takes a period of 2 cold months (17 ยฐC). Females put up 5 clutches with 2 eggs each in dry sand. Important: Incubate only in dry substrate, otherwise the embryos will die. Incubation at 28 ยฐC for about 100 – 110 days.
The price of a Common wonder gecko at the exotic animal market, bred in captivity, ranges between 60 – 70 EUR.
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1. Common wonder gecko, Frog-eyed gecko (English).
2. Gecko aux yeux de grenouille, Teratoscincus scincus (French).
3. Wundergecko, Teratoscincus scincus (German).
4. Lagartixa-comum, Lagartixa-de-sapo (Portuguese).
5. Gecko de ojos de rana (espaรฑol).
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The Senegal chameleon (Chamaeleo senegalensis) lives in large areas of West Africa, as Togo, Cameroon and Gambia.
It is also said to be present in Mauritania.
The Senegal chameleon shows no conspicuous special features.
hull is low, but the head is clearly separated from the trunk.
The scales on the helmet are larger than those on the body..
Body scales are homogeneous. A light side stripe runs from the chin to the anus. in addition, a slight longitudinal band runs from the armpit to the hips, but without reaching them. Males can reach a total length of 28 cm., of which the tail occupies about half.
Coloration consists of different shades of green.
Males sometimes show a more gray-brown color.
Its habitats are savannah and arid forests., but it is also common to find them in inhabited centers.
It is a kind of diurnal habits. It feeds on insects and other arthropods..
Due to its wide range and unknown population, the Senegal chameleon is classified as Least concern on the IUCN Red list. But, may be threatened by the pet trade
Mira, but don't touch. This is exactly how you should treat your Senegal chameleon. Once your chameleon has settled into its habitat, you should have as little direct interaction with him as possible.
On the other hand, you can tell how your chameleon is feeling based on its color change. If the chameleon is depressed, you will notice that its color is not so bright and vibrant. And if you're really upset, will turn brown and black. But when you see them bright and colorful, you'll know they're alright.
The Senegal chameleon is an amazing creature with some of nature's most unique abilities. And they are docile pets that are best left under observation. But that doesn't mean they're easy to care for..
Like all chameleons, Senegalese require a lot of time, energy and resources. You have to be very prepared to assume the commitment of having and raising one. As wonderful as they are, You shouldn't jump headlong into chameleon parenting without a bit of experience..
When you build your chameleon's habitat, you'll want to make sure he has plenty of room to move around and plenty of tree branches to climb on. We recommend that, in fact, build your habitat more vertically than horizontally.
the body of your Senegal chameleon is attuned to a very specific environment. And if you are going to raise a healthy lizard, you will have to do your best to reproduce those conditions. Your enclosure should have heat lamps strategically placed to allow for three different temperature zones:
You will also need UV lamps to help your chameleon stay healthy.. These lights are used to help regulate your metabolism, the appetite, and synthesize vitamin D. Vitamin D is exceptionally important for chameleons, as it helps strengthen your bones and joints.
If possible, you should spend time exposing your chameleon to direct sunlight for several hours each day. But, this is hardly possible. Thus, We recommend getting UV lights with timers that activate on a cycle of 12 power on hours and 12 off hours.
Chameleons are native to extremely humid climates.. And without that same humidity and level of hydration inside your house, they won't last long. But it is not as simple as putting a bowl of water in its enclosure..
They drink by licking dew and water droplets from leaves, so you will have to spray them several times a day. This can be done by manual nebulization (that is to say, with a spray bottle) or by automatic means. A drip system or automatic misting system is a good investment to ensure the humidity in your chameleon's enclosure stays high.
The Senegal chameleon lives on a diet strictly based on live insects. This means you will need to invest in an insect habitat to meet dietary requirements., unless you like to go to the pet or bait store every day.
It is also worth mentioning that these insects must be fed by the intestine.. This means that the insects must be fed special food that, when ingested, add more nutrition to your chameleon's diet. There is also a special calcium powder that you can put on the bugs to help prevent bone disorders in your lizard..
When you feed your chameleon, it is important not to put too many insects at once. Your lizard will not overfeed, which means the leftovers will be left around the cage. Dead insects will begin to decompose, making your chameleon more susceptible to disease. Live insects can also clump together and attack your chameleon. In any case, not good.
The Senegal chameleon well cared for it can be quite a strong creature. But, you may have a rocky start even when you first get it. These chameleons are usually caught in the wild. The shipping and transportation process alone can wreak havoc on their delicate constitutions.. Not only that, but their wild diet makes them more prone to parasitic infestation.
Your chameleon may already have a stress-related illness when you bring him home. The best way to care for him back to health is to make sure he has a suitable environment and give him his space.. Really, they don't want to be manipulated. That can complicate things even more.
One of the diseases caused by the stress of transport is known as dystocia. This occurs when egg-carrying females have depressed calcium levels or are too stressed and dehydrated to expel the eggs they are carrying.. Without the intervention of a veterinarian, it's a death note for them.
Another major problem your chameleon can suffer from is dehydration.. Although it is common for your new lizard to be dehydrated upon arrival, dehydration can also occur in long-term captives. That is why it is so important to put an automatic drip or mist system in your enclosure and maintain humidity.
Both males and females of the Senegal chameleon they are very similar in nature. Its color ranges from olive green to light brown., with more intense color bursts depending on the temperature, humidity and mood. Females tend to be slightly larger and more aggressive in this species of chameleon..
when you buy a Senegal chameleon, you should first try to find out if it was bred in captivity or not. Wild-caught chameleons are not as robust as those bred in captivity, and they may have diseases or disorders when you buy them. It is also not known exactly what they have eaten in the wild. This means they are more than likely to have harmful intestinal bacteria or parasites.. If you acquire a wild-caught chameleon, you'll need to take him to the vet for very regular fecal tests to ensure your lizard's gut health.
It also, you should be careful if you get a breeding pair. The females of Senegal chameleon can put up 70 eggs per year. at that rate, soon you will be invaded by chameleons. And many of them may not survive just because of the stress.
The actual base cost of a Senegal chameleon is of some 40 EUR. With that you already have the lizard. But we would be lying if we didn't tell you that owning a chameleon can be very expensive.. It's everything else that goes into raising a chameleon properly that makes them such an impactful addition to your portfolio..
Chameleons need very specific conditions to live and stay healthy. This includes hydration and moisture, temperature and even ultraviolet light. To meet these conditions, you will have to buy a combination of heat lamps, UV lamps, nebulizers and other control instruments. And you will have to have live food on hand every day.
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1. Senegal chameleon (English).
2. Camรฉlรฉon du Sรฉnรฉgal (French).
3. Senegalesische Chamรคleon (German).
4. Camaleรฃo do Senegal (Portuguese).
5. "Camaleรณn de Senegal" (espaรฑol).
