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Reptiles, especially Rhacodactylus geckos, are relatively easy to care for. Here you will find all the basic articles to give you a common understanding of the care and products available to you. Let's get started. :-D

cricket care and breedingCrickets have become a staple diet for a great deal of reptiles and amphibians. Purchasing crickets online in mass quantity has become very common place among exotic pet hobbyists and even sport fishermen. This article will cover the basic care and breeding of the common house cricket, Achetus domesticus.

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Reptiles have an amazing ability to hide diseases. Their ability stems from having to survive among predators that pick on weak prey - especially the sick. Hey it is easy food. The best way to see if your reptile is sick is with quarantine and a fecal exam. From there we can determine the possible disease, which I have given basic information for below.

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The popularity of a species is evident through it's number of print publications. Over the course of the past ten years there have been many publications with information from the organization of the Rhacodactylus genus to the husbandry and breeding practices of the most involved breeders and hobbyists. Unfortunately at this time every book and article is out of print and will be difficult to obtain in the coming years. This is an organization of all the literature I have in my collection and based solely on opinion.

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All species in the Rhacodactylus genus are frugivorous. A frugivorous diet consists of ripe fruit and insects. Insects are easy to come by and with the introduction of balanced diets, the feeding of a frugivorous gecko is simple and easy.

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There are a number of cages available online and at your local reptile specialty store. You can find terrariums made of glass, screen and even tub-style-racks that conserve space and material. Rhacodactylus geckos are arboreal so a vertical cage will be more beneficial than a horizontal one. A large enough enclosure to provide ample space to move around with a great deal of hiding places and climbing branches is recommended. When selecting a cage you will want to base your decision around your climate, heating and air conditioning during the seasons and personal schedule.

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