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hey ive aquired a pair of lion flying geckos. i usally only keep caimans and a few monitors, so i figured careing for these 4 inch things would be no prob. wow was i blown away at the extent some go to please there geckos. well as i like to let my pets live the good life, ive built them a rather large aboreal enclosure. but after i had them for a few weeks, i noticed that they are a rare find, some flying geckos are around but they are mostly the other sub-spieces and not the lions. so ive decided to initiate breeding, doing my part to stop wild caught imports and also i just want some more of these little guys. i started with 2 males but i recently came across a female at a local expo so i snatched her up. but the problem is, ive never breed or kept geckos, any site with info or anyone with info i would greatly appreciate it, and thanks in advance.

well Ive never kept them before but heres some info out of the many reptile books I have.they attain an overall length of 6 inches.they inhabit forested areas of burma and thailand in the wild.they seem to tolerate people well and are becoming the house geckos in some parts of their range.femal flying geckos return to chosen nesting sites time and again.the areas include tree hollows,behind exfoliating rocks or bark,or other such secluded areas.caotive females may even choose a corner angle of their terrarium as a support,gluing the eggs on the glass.the eggs should be incubated at between 80 and 85 dgrees farenhiet.at these temps the eggs should hatch at about 10 weeks.the hatchling are around 2 inches in total length at hatching.feed the hatchlings types of fruit baby food and small crickets.it will help if you take the back legs off the crickets so they are easier to swallow.If you need any more info dont hesitate to ask as I might find some more later.
nick

thanks for the help man, i have on more question? i looked for some info on them and couldnt find much, but whati did find didnt hav anything on force breeding or initiating breeding, similar to the use of small inclosures and moist sand and different temps used to create an ideal breeding enviorment to pursuade the bearded dagons in t breeding, do geckos have a certian season orare there anyways to make them mate at a quick pace or is it just wait for he long hual and when its time its time. also should i leave both males with here or remove one? thank you guys

for laying spots just provide alot of moist secure looking hiding places.cork bark can be used.If conditions are good enough they will breed year round.If you dont observe any aggression you can keep the 3 in the same tank.but if you see any aggression I think you should put one male in its own cage.just my oppinion.
nick