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Does anybody know why Nephrurus Amyae aren't readily available for purchase? They aren't expensive but nobody seems to be selling them. It seems like breeders are reluctant to sell them. I'd been closely monitoring the classified section for the past few years and there aren't many offered. But when they are, the seller always reply and tell me they're sold. So when can we expect the amyae to be just as popular and widely available as crested gecko?

Pretty simple reasoning - Amyae aren't nearly as easy to breed/hatch and are definately not as prolific as crested.

While I have them and don't think the price tag is too steep you have to realize that for most $600 for a hatchling is a little much. Most breeders I know hold the babies back so they can sell them in the $2000-$2300 range for a pair. Just makes more sense to do that.

Knobtails of all types are going to become more and more common over the next few years as more people start to work with them but I wouldn't start expecting their prices or availability to ever rival that of a crested.

I'd agree most amyae don't make it to the classifieds any more. They are usually sold well in advance or between breeders that know each other.

Good luck finding them as they are awesome geckos to work with.

Jason

Have to agree with Jason. I have not sold any of my babies from last year, because they are worth so much more as adults. Amyae are not hard to breed, but much harder to hatch the eggs then other Nephrurus. I think Amyae will hold there value much longer then many of the other knobtail species. Plus they are the coolest looking gecko around.
James
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