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Rough-tailed gecko
- Cyrtopodion scabrum

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The Rough-tailed gecko needs a dry sandy terrarium with shelter and a small log to climb on or under.
Rough-tailed gecko
Rough-tailed gecko in Dezfull, Khozestan province, Iran – Barbod Safaei, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Distribution and habitat

The Rough-tailed gecko (Cyrtopodion scabrum) it is widespread in Asia Minor and North Africa and lives in desert and stony landscapes.

Conservation status

The species is not subject to any legal protection status.

Size

The Rough-tailed gecko can reach a total length of 12 cm..

Behavior

The Rough-tailed gecko is active at night, faster, robust and easy to care for, and can often be seen during the day. Group breeding with several males and females possible. They are group animals with a very interesting behavioral spectrum and hunting behaviour.. The need to scale is very great, therefore adequate opportunities must be offered. This species does not have adhesive sheets, their feet are equipped with claws.

Sex differences

Males have clearly visible hemipenal pouches.

Terrarium

Rough-tailed gecko
Rough-tailed gecko – GCA-Reptiles, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The terrarium is provided with sand or a mixture of sand and clay, as well as climbing possibilities with roots, stones and branches. The planting consists of succulents, aloe and tillandsia. UV lamps are not necessary, daylight lamps are sufficient.

terrarium size

Due to its small final size, the crocodile gecko can be kept in relatively small terrariums. are kept in relatively small terrariums. You must have a minimum size of 50 cm x 50 cm of base area and 50 height cm.

Temperature and climate

The temperature in the terrarium should be between 25° and 30° C and locally 40° C, much colder at night.

Diet

The Rough-tailed gecko feeds on small/medium crickets, crickets, mealworms/buffalo worms, etc., with adequate vitamin and mineral supplements. A bowl of fresh water should not be missing.

Hibernation

According to its origin, the Cyrtopodion scabrum needs a period of hibernation. This hibernation period should last 2 months. Temperatures should be reduced to between 15° and 18° C and lighting should be reduced accordingly. 2 to 3 hours.

For sale "Rough-tailed gecko"

The price of a Rough-tailed gecko can vary between 10 and 20 euros in specialized stores.

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