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Ok i have choosen these three gecko: Mossy,Spear Point and the Gaint. I would take any tips and advice about these and i will also like to know y not to get them. So tell the dos and donts of these geckos.

Thanks
BIG P

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Well where to start, so much to say about each species but just finished my night shift and i'm feeling lazy haha, them jack hammers do a number on you. Anyways,

All species, keep them in high humidity climates at room temperature, 72-74 F seems to be ideal with a 5 F drop at night or even into the low sixties. The corkbarks supposedly come from a less humid environment then the other 3 you have mentioned so you don't need to spray them as often. 80 percent humidity is good for all the other 3 species but I would say around 65 for the corkbark with a jump at night would be best.

Mossies- Average size, so a natural setup around 2 by 2 by 2 for adults will be good, natural set ups seem to benefit all the uroplatus and I would highly recommend throwing one together. Have lots of branches or various colors and sizes for the mossies, one of mine loves corkbark and sleeps there everyday. Coverage is great but not too much as they do like to jump around and there is a point of too much coverage. I don't see any down side of keeping these guys, if your willing to put in the effort to care for them properly they are easy to keep healthy. Cover and lots of sticks to climb on.

Spearpoints - A smaller species so they can be more touchy, I don't keep them personally so I can't help much. Apparently they are the hardiest of the small species in the ebanaui group. They like to hide during the day and coverage is great, pothos works wonders for hte smaller species. A natural setup at least 18 inches high is best. Like I said, I don't work with them, although I plan to, so I don't have many first hands experience tips. They can't handle a temp higher then 80 for long, unlike the mossies, but still the mossies get uncomforitable in these temperatures. Again cover and lots of sticks to climp on is a must.

Giants - Don't wokr with them either but they need a larger set up. I would say at least 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide in both directions. They will be able to handle the higher temperatures better tho but still, keep em down.

Cork barks - Down side, they are freaking expensive. Upside, very hardy and gorgeous species. Definately keep them with lots of corkbark and cover. I find them to be a lazier species then the rest, but maybe it is just my geckos.

So basically, an appropriate sized tank, you can ask here when you decide what your getting if your getting anything. Don't skimp out on the cage, and test the climate before adding any gex to it. Lots of cover, climbing room, and jumping room. Leaf litter is very beneficial to the ebanaui, dried oak leaves working best.

You question wasn't very specific so if that doesn't help you ask some more specific ones and I'll answer to the best of my knowledge. Hope this helps some.

Mike

Thanks for the tips that helped alot. If u can give me any more advice on anything that would be appreciated.

Big P

Buy captive bred.

Mike

do u know any where to get captive bred?

In Canda or US?

Mike

Both but mainly USA

Well there is Neil Meister in Canada, he usually has ebanaiu available, but you'll pay up the butt for shipping. He has very reasonable prices for CB and they are in prime condition. I have a few of his animals and they are very healthy.

In the States I don't really have any idea to tell you the truth. I think lots of the CB uroplatus sales go on behind the classifieds and they rarely make it onto them. Lots of wild caught stuff but that's it. The long term captive stuff could be alright purchase if they have been in the country for a year, usually it's about 2 months tho and this shouldn't be considered long term at all. You could put up a wanted add. Good luck in your searches.

Mike

Actually, ebanaui are the easiest of all uroplatus to keep. They do not really take much more care than a crested. Just more twigs and vines and nothing higher than 90 for short periods of time and they will do well.

I'm got 6 species of Uroplatus, the toughest are the phants with the fimbriatus next. Corks, lineds, and ebans are by far the easiest. Lineds can be kept outdoors if housed properly and given a decent shaded area.

Jason

P.s. mike ignore my email.

Ahh, it made it to my junk mail anways, usually never read but since you brought it up haha. Hope to some day be able to answer all your questions and talk ebans with ya.

Mike

spears.