First of all. I bought a gecko about a month ago. I read alot about impaction and stuff like that. When coould i add some substratelike sand or bark. Also at what age could I consider getting another gecko to put in the cage. and how can I tell the sex? When I purchased the gecko it was rather small but do not know the actual age..
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Age and Sex
refgecko
Sep 28, 2003 10:42 PM
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geeboo
Sep 29, 2003 12:13 AM
well if it would be me I would stick with a slate or paper towel for a substrate. Bark is no good and sand is a pain in the kaboose. You should be able to sex them at 5 or six months old for sure. The males will get a triangle of pores down on their rear belly between the back legs, also will get bulges down by the anus. Best to find some pics of these to verify. Sorry I have no camera. I would not put any two together until you want them to breed. Males will fight to the death with each other. You don't wan't to breed a female till she is at least 10 months old and 50 grams minimum. Always maintain at least a 30 day quarantine period before introducing any new leos to your previous, 60 days is better. Good luck hope this helps some.
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