I breed banded geckos and I currently have 23 animals. Including a hypomelanistic male.
here are some care sheets that I wrote
The Western Banded Gecko
(Coleonyx varigatus)
Intoduction
The western banded gecko is native to the Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico. There are 8 recognized subspecies; C. v. variegatus, C. v. utahensis, C. v. sonoriensis, C. v. slevini, C. v. abbotti, C. v. fasciatus, C. v peninsularis, and C. v. bogerti. The species is a small species and averages a length of 4".
Housing
The western banded gecko can be housed in a ten-gallon aquarium, or medium plastic shoeboxes. Like all species of Coleonyx, the western banded gecko is a ground dweller and appreciates a horizontal oriented enclosure.
Heating/Lighting
The western banded gecko is nocturnal, UV lighting is not required, nor will it be used if offered to the gecko. Simple flourescent lighting will help regulate the day/night cycle. A warm end of 90 degrees F and a cool end of 70 degrees F provides effecient thermoregulation for the gecko. This can be accomplished with a heating pad or heat tape. The temperatures can be allowed to drop into the mid 60's at night
Cage Furnishings
The western banded gecko will hide in rock crevices, under rocks, and debris. Providing enough hiding areas will reduce stress. The substrate can be paper towels, sand, sandy soil, or reptile carpet.
Food/Water
The western banded gecko dines on small crickets, small silkworms, waxworms, mealworms, and other small insects. Dust every other feeding with a calcium supplement, and dust every feeding for gravid females. Provide a small water bowl, and a small dish of calcium carbonate.
Breeding
Brumation occurs in October and ends in April. This stimulates breeding and clutches are laid thorughout the year. The fertilized eggs are incubated at 85 degrees F and hatch within 60 days. The young have bold striping.
The Central American Banded Gecko
(Coleonyx mitratus)
Intoduction
The Central American banded gecko is native to Costa Rica, Guatamala and other parts of Central America. This species can attain lenghs of 6".
Housing
The C. A. banded gecko can be housed in a ten-gallon aquarium, or medium plastic shoeboxes. Like all species of Coleonyx, the C.A. banded gecko is a ground dweller and appreciates a horizontal oriented enclosure.
Heating/Lighting
The C.A. banded gecko is nocturnal, UV lighting is not required, nor will it be used if offered to the gecko. Simple flourescent lighting will help regulate the day/night cycle. A warm end of 85 degrees F and a cool end of 70 degrees F provides effecient thermoregulation for the gecko. This can be accomplished with a heating pad or heat tape.
Cage Furnishings
The C.A. banded gecko will hide in rock crevices, under rocks, and debris. Providing enough hiding areas will reduce stress. The substrate can be paper towels, cocofiber, peat moss, sphagnum, sandy soil, or reptile carpet.
Food/Water
The C.A. banded gecko dines on small crickets, small silkworms, waxworms, mealworms, and other small insects. Dust every other feeding with a calcium supplement, and dust every feeding for gravid females. Provide a small water bowl, and a small dish of calcium carbonate.
Breeding
The C.A. banded gecko breeds year round and females can produce up to 12 clutches a year! Incubate the eggs at 85 degrees F. Hatching should occur within 60 days.
The Texas Banded Gecko
(Coleonyx brevis)
Intoduction
The Texas banded gecko is native to West and South texas, parts of New Mexico, and northern Mexico. It is very similar in appearence to the western banded gecko, except that it has a shorter nose.
Housing
The Texas banded gecko can be housed in a ten-gallon aquarium, or medium plastic shoeboxes. Like all species of Coleonyx, the Texas banded gecko is a ground dweller and appreciates a horizontal oriented enclosure.
Heating/Lighting
The Texas banded gecko is nocturnal, UV lighting is not required, nor will it be used if offered to the gecko. Simple flourescent lighting will help regulate the day/night cycle. A warm end of 90 degrees F and a cool end of 70 degrees F provides effecient thermoregulation for the gecko. This can be accomplished with a heating pad or heat tape. The temperatures can be allowed to drop into the mid 60's at night
Cage Furnishings
The Texas banded gecko will hide in rock crevices, under rocks, and debris. Providing enough hiding areas will reduce stress. The substrate can be paper towels, sand, sandy soil, or reptile carpet.
Food/Water
The Texas banded gecko dines on small crickets, small silkworms, waxworms, mealworms, and other small insects. Dust every other feeding with a calcium supplement, and dust every feeding for gravid females. Provide a small water bowl, and a small dish of calcium carbonate.
Breeding
Brumation occurs in October and ends in April. This stimulates breeding and clutches are laid thorughout the year. The fertilized eggs are incubated at 85 degrees F and hatch within 60 days. The young have bold striping.
hope this helps.
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