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I think its a c. mitratus because it doesnt quite look like any other species to me....If anyone has experience keeping these guys let me know cause all I go is a few lines of info.

Yeah, that is a C. mitratus, the only other possibility would be C. elegans but, their nuchal loop is located further down their neck. 100% sure it's a mitratus (kept both of the named species). The nuchal loop of mitratus goes right over their "ears." Awesome geckos...
Ashton,
Gekko Terra

Keep them on an orchid bark substrate with low cork bark arches for hiding. You do not need a water dish, but I used them. CB and wild caught animals will not hesitate to snap at you, so back off when they stand tall and writhe their tails. The defense mean they are healthy and have a strong will to live and defend their homes. Mist them well once a day . They can usually only take up to 3/4" crickets. Breeding them for me was a hassel. They will squeak and bark all night. Keep them at 78-83 degrees, Try not to go higher, they will get more high-strung. I regret selling all of mine.
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Ashton,
Gekko Terra

Thanks a lot guys, good thing I did the research. When my friend gave it to me he said it was a variegatus and not knowing much about different species I believed him. The guy is on sand now and I've been keeping temps of like 85. First thing tomorrow morning I'll be getting a brick of dirt and mixing it with some bark for this little guy. I guess he just spent a vacation in the deserts......

Another question guys. I have an orange tree outside and I got a couple of cleaned leaves (no pesticides) and put them in the tank to make it look more natural. Do you think the smell could be bad for the gecko? It is a faint smell of orange. If the crickets eat the leaf and he eats them, could it be harmfull to him? Thanks again guys.

Here's the tank by the way tell me if its ok. I prefer using coconut dirt over bark but I must I will replace it with bark ASAP.

I kept these guys for a few years. I kept them exactly like I keep my goniurosaurus, only warmer.
Basically, I used the same substrate as you, misted once or twice a day, provided a water dish, hiding spots, and used a lot of mopani/drift wood to decorate the tank.

My problem was that they bred too much! It was like having eublepharid pictus geckos...
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Cool then its a thumbs up on the tank then. How about the orange leaves? I think a citrus diet is ok for him but im not sure could it be poisonous if he eats the crickets that ate the leaf?

I honestly couldn't help you with that. But if you're in doubt, don't do it.

You wouldn't believe how natural you can make a tank by putting in some choice pieces of mopani wood/driftwood and rocks. I'd say use stuff you know is safe, but keep asking around.
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I am highly prized for my meat.