| general
|
| description |
1 of the lesser known
geckos. A very prolific and hardy captive. With its small
size and basic care requirements, it can be maintained
by beginner hobbyists. |
| a.k.a |
Carrot-tailed Viper Gecko
|
| distribution |
Pakistan |
| adult
size |
approx. 4" |
| housing |
| natural
habitats |
Terrestrial;
Arid desert regions |
| cage
|
It should be large enough
but does not need to be tall because they do not climb
high much. (e.g. Wooden
Terrarium, Glass
Terrarium) |
| substrate |
fine sand (e.g. Repti
Sand, Calci-Sand),
gravel |
| activity
period |
Nighttime (nocturnal);
give heat and help monitoring by infrared lamps (e.g. Nightlight
Red Bulb, Infrared
Heat Lamp) where the light is invisible for it but
humans |
| temperature |
32 - 35¢XC -- basking spot
(e.g. Basking Spot
Lamp)
24 - 26 ¢XC -- cooler area (e.g. Daylight
Blue Bulb)
19 - 24 ¢XC -- at night (e.g. Nightlight
Red Bulb, Infrared
Heat Lamp, Ceramic
Heat Emitter) |
| humidity |
low |
| water
dish |
A small water dish (e.g.
Rock water dish)
can be left in the cage sometimes but not all the time |
| hiding
place |
Essential, a place for
its privacy, security and sleep by day.
Possibllites include caves (e.g. Habbe
Hut, Heat Cave), etc |
| diet |
| diet |
Insectivorous;
various gut-loaded small insects and worms |
| notes |
Remove all the remaining
insects because they (specially crickets) will be harassing
it at night, resulting stress.
Food items should be no larger than 1/3 of the size of
its head. |
| reproduction |
| reproduction
|
Oviparous |
| mating
age |
Females should be at least
15 - 18 months old, males should be at around 10-12 months |
