Geckos
The Rhacodactylus genus is comprised of five geckos that inhabit New Caledonia and the surrounding satellite islands. All five are characterized as having stout, broad heads with necks covered in dermal folds and hardly distinct from the body. The toes have adhesive lamellae and terminal claws aiding in arboreal climbing. The tail of every Rhacodactylus gecko is shorter than the Snout to Vent Length and bears an adhesive lamellae pad at the tail tip. The tail is frequently used as a fifth appendage to move through the trees and brush securely.
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Crested Gecko
Rhacodactylus ciliatus, commonly known as Crested Gecko, has emerged to be in the top five of beginner reptiles, and with good reason. This species can live in moderate room temperature, feed on a premixed diet, is a prolific breeder, and has a great temperament for young enthusiasts. What more can you ask for?
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Gargoyle Gecko
Rhacodactylus auriculatus, or Gargoygle Gecko, was the first species of the genus to be produced in ample numbers by hobbyists. The common name Gargoyle Gecko is in respect to the bony knobs on the top of the head of adults. A very docile species for handling and easy to produce makes auriculatus a very interesting species.
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Mossy Prehensile-Tailed Gecko
Rhacodactylus chahoua, also known as Mossy Prehensile-Tailed Gecko or quite commonly referred to simply as Chahoua, is one of the most personable geckos of the genus. Add their aggressive eating habits, beautiful color and pattern, and you have one of the most amazing display animals for any terrarium.
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Rhacodactylus chahoua, also known as Mossy Prehensile-Tailed Gecko or quite commonly referred to simply as Chahoua, is one of the most personable geckos of the genus. Add their aggressive eating habits, beautiful color and pattern, and you have one of the most amazing display animals for any terrarium.
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New Caledonian Giant Gecko
Rhacodactylus leachianus, commonly known as New Caledonian Giant Gecko, is the largest known living gecko. The amazing size is only one of the really fascinating characteristics of this gecko. The broad vocal patterns and ability to communicate aggression has coined this gecko "Devil In the Trees" by locals of New Caledonia. The many different physical variations are characterized by locality and the beginning of line breeding is peaking interest of the reptile community. R. leachianus leachianus inhabits Grande Terre while the sub-species R. leachianus henkeli are slightly smaller and inhabit the satellite islands off the coast of New Caledonia. With so many unique characteristics, that can appeal to any level of hobbyist, the leachianus is at the top of the list of geckos from the genus to work with.
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New Caledonian Giant Gecko
Rhacodactylus leachianus is a frugivorous species. A frugivorous diet consists primarily of fruit. Another part of the leachianus diet is live prey which can consist of crickets, roaches and occasional hairless baby mice also referred to as "pinkie mice." There are diets for frugivorous geckos available such as Repashy Superfoods and Clarks Frugivorous Gecko Diet.
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New Caledonian Giant Gecko
There are a number of basic requirements that aide in the selection of an enclosure for both Rhacodactylus leachianus leachianus and Rhacodactylus leachianus henkeli. The ability to hold humidity, appropriate size, access, heating and lighting. Both Grande Terre (R. leachianus leachianus) and Offshore (R. leachianus henkeli) require the same sized enclosure. A number of enclosures, varying in size, should be provided throughout the course of maturity from hatchling to adult.
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