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day gecko temperments?

gekkofan Jun 15, 2004 08:15 PM

I know the most species of Day Geckos are flighty and have fragile skin, but is there any species that tollerates handeling more?

Thanks, Steve

Replies (3)

antonm Jun 15, 2004 09:32 PM

None. Sorry.

juliecwuk Jun 17, 2004 06:59 AM

No it is not good to handle day geckos, but that does not mean that they are bad pets. 4 out of 5 of my Day geckos are hand tame, 2 of these will happily approach me and stand on my hand to eat fruit. Even though i cannot handle them i get more pleasure from seeing them happy and active during the day than i do with my leopard geckos. My day geckos are extremely interactive with me, i chose not to force myself upon them and allow them to 'trust' me and come to me for food.

In short the answer is No but they can still provide a lot of enjoyment.

Regards
Julie
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1.0.0 Madagascan day gecko (Phelsuma madagascariensis madagascariensis)
1.3.0 Giant Day gecko (Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis)
1.1.0 Leopard gecko (Normal and high yellow)
0.0.1 White spot gecko (Tarentola annularis)
0.0.1 Crested gecko (Rachodactylus ciliatus)

gekkofan Jun 17, 2004 05:52 PM

That has been my experience with Day Geckos as well, thanks for the info...

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