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Geordiegirl CaptiveBred Addict!

Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 581 Location: Newcastle
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:04 am Post subject: Mossy geckos. (Rhacodactylus chahoua) |
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I'm hoping someone here will know a little about these guys. I'm hoping in get one in a few months time and I'm in the process of doing my research.
The main thing that I am wondering is what people use to feed them? I have read that people have raised them on Gargoyle MRP, is this normal or are their other more suitable diets out there for them?
Thank you in advance for your help.  _________________
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Scott W Site Admin

Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Posts: 13355 Location: London, England.
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:37 am Post subject: |
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I use crickets and CGD, only ever really seem them eat the crickets though.
Great looking geckos, the babies are real cute! _________________
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Geordiegirl CaptiveBred Addict!

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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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Oddly enough I haven't seen many photos of them as babies, I just think they look brilliant.  _________________
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rudders Contributing Member
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 2:56 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,if reared from hatchlings they take cgd very well,the adults seem keen on the two part mix strawberry and mango.Here is a couple of shots of youngsters. |
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rudders Contributing Member
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry forgot the photos. |
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Darky Contributing Member
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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They are great looking chahoua... |
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Geordiegirl CaptiveBred Addict!

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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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Aww they are soo sweet looking as babies. Thank you for posting the pics.  _________________
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Jackie Site Moderator

Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Posts: 1382 Location: North East England
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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Both of mine seem to prefer crickets to fruit/diets. My female is now eating the two part diet - my male is still reluctant.
I know you didn't ask for photos but here are few of my male when he was a baby:
If there's anything else you want to know ask away - they are plenty of us keeping them on here and they don't often get discussed. _________________ Best wishes, Jackie
3:4 Eublepharis macularius
1:0 Gekko gecko
3:4:1 R. auriculatus
1:3 R. ciliatus
1:1 R. chahoua
1:1 R. leachianus henkeli |
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Geordiegirl CaptiveBred Addict!

Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 581 Location: Newcastle
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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It's amazing how their tails can curl up like that. I hope that my little fella will be as cute as yours when I get him.
I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions for you before he actually arrives as I like to get as much information about how to care for them as possible.
Here's just a couple for starters, I've read that their set up is basically exactly the same as it is for Cresties. Is that the way you've got yours setup or do you do something different? Also I'm only planning on getting the one, is it alright to keep them on their own or are they more suited to keeping in a group?
and once again thanks for the help. _________________
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crouchy Key Member

Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 320
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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rudders wrote: | Sorry forgot the photos. |
Ive only just noticed that there are 2 gecko's in that top pic. Thats some good camo.
Lovely geckos too _________________
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