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Hi there:
I got it for free (is that a good deal or what?) or else it would most likely be killed. I've had it for a very long time. It lives in a spacious vivarium with other herptiles, but not another day gecko of this species (I cannot find one.) It bred succesfully with a female gecko on many ocassions before I acquired it. Does anyone else keep them? I guess the giant, more common species are the type most commonly kept.

DAVE

Exactly what species are you talking about. A scientific name could get you much further. I will look for your reply, because I can most likey find them for you.
Ashton

Most day geckos are "dwarf" (better term would be small). There are dwarf day geckos that are REALLY small but I doubt that you have that. If it is green, has red spots, blue around the eyes, and gold specs on its body it is a gold dust day gecko and is fairly common species of the bunch. You can readily find those online if no petshops nearby have them.

Hi there:

This species is not very colorful. It has no blue or red. I know my geckos, and it definately isn't a gold dust day gecko. It's stomach is gold, and it has black blotches below its arms. The gecko measures about 3 inches in length. I was told it was a dwarf peacock day gecko, but the coloration is far too dull. I have only seen one other of these for sale, and the price was outrageously high. It is also more skittish than the other geckos I have kept. I hope this helps.

DAVE

Does it also have small black patches just in front of its hind legs, visible when the leg is pulled back?
If so, it HAS to be a peacock day gecko, blue and red or no blue and red.
http://www.geckoworld.co.uk/gallery/displayimage.php?album=39&pos=10
I haven't been able to find any species that has the black spots you mentioned, aside from quadriocellata. A photo would be VERY helpful.
A lot of factors can affect individual coloration, but those markings sound pretty distinctive.

Hi there:

It does have those black patches you describes. Its arms and legs are gold, and there is a thin deep red line running down his back. It must be a dwarf peacock day gecko then, hugh? I like that little guy. I was going to name him Dexter at first, but ended up naming him Gecster. Ha! Although I don't keep any (but some of my friends do) my favorite species of day gecko is the neon day gecko. Aren't those little guys awesome? Nonetheless, I love this species a lot!

DAVE