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Day Geckos (Phelsuma)
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The genus Phelsuma consists of several lizards in the gecko family, commonly referred to as Day Geckos. In contrast to most other gecko species, day geckos are active mainly during the day. Many species have bright green, red and blue colors which make them popular terrarium or vivarium pets. These brilliant colours play a role in intraspecies recognition and also serve as camouflage. Most Phelsumas are found in Madagascar, which may also be the origin of the genus. Day geckos feed on various kinds of insects and other invertebrates in the wild. They also eat nectar, pollen and occasionally soft, ripe and sweet fruits such as bananas. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of Phelsuma geckos. Don't forget to check out our other gecko related forums. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting: Terms of Service.
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What can I mix with P. Dubia (Dull Day Gecko)
by IguanaMama - Dec 20, 2005 11:48 AM |
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P. Dubia -- Dull Day Gecko
by IguanaMama - Dec 20, 2005 11:33 AM |
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Question about P. Dubia -- Dull Day Gecko
by IguanaMama - Dec 20, 2005 11:28 AM |
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Dec 20, 2005 11:31 AM by IguanaMama |
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Gaint Vs Standing Day Gecko
by Lizarddude720 - Dec 16, 2005 09:03 PM |
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Dec 17, 2005 09:13 PM by Lizarddude720 |
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Keeping Day Geckos outside?
by Lizarddude720 - Dec 14, 2005 12:39 PM |
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Dec 17, 2005 04:46 AM by joeysgreen |
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Day Gecko questions
by ihavealizard - Dec 07, 2005 09:11 PM |
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Phelsuma Mantella?
by ritt - Nov 30, 2005 01:29 PM |
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Dec 01, 2005 04:55 AM by joeysgreen |
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Gold Dust Day Gecko Sick?
by KaylaGDDG - Nov 24, 2005 08:45 PM |
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Nov 26, 2005 04:34 AM by joeysgreen |
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Cages
by geckogirl72 - Nov 19, 2005 07:23 AM |
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Nov 25, 2005 01:56 PM by takydromus |
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How to catch my phelsuma laticunda
by takydromus - Nov 14, 2005 07:06 PM |
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Nov 18, 2005 09:09 AM by takydromus |
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Mating or Agression in P. Laticauda Laticauda
by tazziesmommy - Nov 14, 2005 08:08 AM |
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Nov 17, 2005 11:19 PM by jfarah |
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Pics: Grandis
by berg12012 - Nov 11, 2005 03:55 AM |
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Nov 12, 2005 03:00 PM by geckogirl72 |
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Breeding questions, Advice needed please!?
by chameleon2005 - Oct 21, 2005 02:19 PM |
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Nov 07, 2005 03:47 PM by jfarah |
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Female Grandis not quite right... worried
by tazziesmommy - Oct 17, 2005 06:09 PM |
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Oct 22, 2005 11:26 PM by PHEve |
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Advice/help gold dust day gecko's/setup,ect
by juturna - Oct 13, 2005 10:16 PM |
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Oct 25, 2006 03:23 AM by joseph7787 |
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Any suggestions?
by KSDayGecko05 - Oct 06, 2005 03:16 PM |
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Green tree frog with p. lat lat.?
by funnyman527 - Oct 03, 2005 12:02 AM |
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Oct 04, 2005 08:38 AM by PHEve |
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Purchasing Herp Supplies in the U.S.?
by seaneboyee - Sep 20, 2005 04:06 PM |
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Lighting Recommendations for P. laticauda laticauda
by seaneboyee - Sep 15, 2005 03:20 PM |
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Oct 31, 2005 08:30 PM by dbaker |
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P. laticauda laticauda Egg
by seaneboyee - Sep 13, 2005 04:58 PM |
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Sep 14, 2005 04:11 PM by seaneboyee |
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Dud Eggs.....
by seaneboyee - Sep 13, 2005 01:24 AM |
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Cocohuts and Phelsuma
by seaneboyee - Sep 12, 2005 07:30 PM |
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Sep 14, 2005 03:52 PM by geckogirl72 |
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mixing......
by pac-man - Sep 08, 2005 06:59 PM |
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Sep 09, 2005 12:24 PM by jadrig |
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My giant day gecko
by dragonpink - Sep 07, 2005 01:11 AM |
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Jan 07, 2006 12:52 PM by mdngtrain |
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Murderous P. Lat. Lat. ... (long)
by funnyman527 - Sep 04, 2005 01:28 AM |
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Sep 08, 2005 12:17 PM by jadrig |
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Question about natural vivarium and mixing species
by joeysgreen - Sep 01, 2005 06:17 AM |
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Sep 09, 2005 05:24 AM by joeysgreen |
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Help! Will my fem. grandis mate with a male w/ broken tail???
by jfarah - Aug 30, 2005 09:18 PM |
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Aug 31, 2005 04:42 PM by geckogirl72 |
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Who has the best online?
by kozmo02 - Aug 30, 2005 02:39 PM |
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Aug 31, 2005 06:13 PM by kozmo02 |
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ornate day geckos---
by skycock - Aug 28, 2005 06:01 PM |
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Dec 29, 2005 10:03 AM by reptileshed |
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live plants?
by pac-man - Aug 28, 2005 04:38 PM |
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Aug 31, 2005 12:19 AM by seaneboyee |
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proud new daddy
by pac-man - Aug 28, 2005 04:35 PM |
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Day geckos in a vivarium set up...any low temp geckos??
by lilroach56 - Aug 27, 2005 06:36 PM |
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Sep 01, 2005 06:19 AM by joeysgreen |
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Coconut bark as a substrate
by takydromus - Aug 16, 2005 08:27 PM |
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Aug 20, 2005 04:42 PM by geckogirl72 |
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Feeding Baby Day Geckos
by seaneboyee - Aug 15, 2005 02:30 PM |
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Aug 15, 2005 04:58 PM by seaneboyee |
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Gold Dust Embyo IMGS
by funnyman527 - Aug 08, 2005 05:40 PM |
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Aug 11, 2005 11:49 AM by funnyman527 |
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Baby Gold-dust hatched!
by funnyman527 - Aug 01, 2005 12:24 AM |
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Aug 04, 2005 10:57 PM by PHEve |
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Phelsuma Egg Incubation
by seaneboyee - Jul 25, 2005 04:09 PM |
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Jul 25, 2005 04:53 PM by geckogirl72 |
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P. laticauda Groups
by seaneboyee - Jul 25, 2005 04:08 PM |
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Chalk Sac on my Female P l. laticauda
by PHLSMA - Jul 21, 2005 04:51 PM |
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my new standings day gecko (long)
by hornedfrog - Jul 19, 2005 09:56 AM |
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Jul 25, 2005 12:26 PM by geckogirl72 |
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klemmeri hatchling
by hundo188 - Jul 14, 2005 01:22 PM |
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Jul 18, 2005 08:21 AM by PHEve |
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Aging issues, p mad grand
by LaCittaPlayer - Jul 14, 2005 12:56 PM |
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Aug 12, 2005 10:58 AM by Ingo |
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Picture of my Giant Day
by Mad_1234 - Jul 12, 2005 12:12 AM |
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Oct 06, 2005 11:57 AM by KSDayGecko05 |
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Our Grandis Clan: Sir Spotsalot, &co.
by eluikart - Jul 05, 2005 09:15 PM |
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Jul 06, 2005 10:57 PM by PHEve |
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New Exo Terra Glass Terrariums?
by DavidY - Jun 20, 2005 12:20 PM |
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more klemmeri eggs
by hundo188 - Jun 20, 2005 08:26 AM |
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Jun 25, 2005 01:09 PM by PHEve |
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recommendations for begginer Phelsumas
by nfredenburg - Jun 16, 2005 01:07 PM |
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Jun 18, 2005 04:44 PM by geckogirl72 |
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small cage preventing breeding???
by jfarah - Jun 04, 2005 11:10 PM |
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Jun 06, 2005 01:00 AM by RZHerpKeeper |
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I NEED PHOTOS OF GECKOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by EmeraldExotics - Jun 01, 2005 10:21 PM |
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Gold Dust Day Gecko Won't Eat Anymore.....
by seaneboyee - May 31, 2005 10:48 PM |
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Jun 01, 2005 04:26 PM by geckogirl72 |
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Anyone Successfully Raise WC Gold Dust Day Geckos?
by seaneboyee - May 31, 2005 10:24 PM |
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Grandis eating his own tail?!
by holmesese - May 30, 2005 05:27 PM |
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Jun 02, 2005 06:02 PM by holmesese |
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Peacock Day Gecko Housed w/ Jackson's Chameleon?
by DavidY - May 29, 2005 11:23 PM |
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May 31, 2005 08:38 PM by jadrig |
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Baby Food Freshness?
by DavidY - May 29, 2005 11:18 PM |
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May 31, 2005 09:27 AM by DavidY |
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Time to Show off!
by FEENIEE - May 22, 2005 10:10 PM |
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Oct 06, 2005 12:07 PM by KSDayGecko05 |
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When will they hatch?!
by holmesese - May 21, 2005 12:19 PM |
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May 30, 2005 12:35 PM by holmesese |
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can I use smooth pine branches for a day geck?
by dpdesign - May 21, 2005 10:12 AM |
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May 25, 2005 12:50 PM by PHLSMA |
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klemmeri
by hundo188 - May 18, 2005 11:07 PM |
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May 25, 2005 01:27 PM by PHLSMA |
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Loss of appetite
by Kam88 - May 18, 2005 03:09 PM |
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May 18, 2005 10:06 PM by PHEve |
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STANDINGS - how messy?
by dpdesign - May 18, 2005 06:38 AM |
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May 22, 2005 07:38 AM by geckogirl72 |
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Tank Cleaning
by caraae - May 17, 2005 12:08 PM |
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May 17, 2005 11:28 PM by RZHerpKeeper |
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Shedding Q
by caraae - May 14, 2005 08:16 AM |
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May 17, 2005 11:05 PM by jadrig |
