Corkbark Leaf-Tailed Gecko
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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
| - | + | The corkbark leaf-tailed gecko also goes by spiny leaf tail gecko and its scientific name, Uroplatus pietschmanni. Most Uroplatus pietschmanni are wild caught and are a fairly hardy species to work with. | |
== Difficulty == | == Difficulty == | ||
== Basic Info == | == Basic Info == | ||
=== Size === | === Size === | ||
| - | + | Uroplatus pietschmanni grow to approx. 6 inches as adults. The females are slightly larger than the males | |
=== Lifespan === | === Lifespan === | ||
=== Handling === | === Handling === | ||
| - | + | It is not advised to handle these geckos. They will tolerate some handling, but it should be avoided as to not stress the gecko. | |
== Housing == | == Housing == | ||
=== Humidity === | === Humidity === | ||
| - | Mainly, U. pietschmanni like a humid inclosure, but not damp or soggy. | + | Mainly, U. pietschmanni like a humid inclosure, but not damp or soggy. A humidity level between 60-70% should be consistent. The substrate should never be watery or muddy, this will lead to infection problems. The cage should be completely misted once in the evening. Let the inclosure dry during the day so that there is no standing water left. |
I keep mine in a well ventilated cage (36H x 20 x 20) with screen on the top and on one side. The cage has several inches of soil in the bottom and is planted very well, so it holds humidity. I mist the cage thoroughly every evening. | I keep mine in a well ventilated cage (36H x 20 x 20) with screen on the top and on one side. The cage has several inches of soil in the bottom and is planted very well, so it holds humidity. I mist the cage thoroughly every evening. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
=== Websites === | === Websites === | ||
| - | + | * [http://www.geocities.com/reptiluvr/upietschmannicaresheet.htm Uroplatus pietschmanni Caresheet] | |
| + | * [http://www.geckosunlimited.com/community/ Geckos Unlimited Forum] | ||
=== Books === | === Books === | ||
