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New williamsi

Susannahjoy Feb 02, 2010 12:20 PM

Hey, I've got a few williamsi coming my way and was hoping for any advice on their care from those who've owned them. I've already got their tanks set up with lots of broms and wood and all that. I'm not entirely sure how big they'll be when I get them, but I've got fruit flies and crickets and mealworms, so that should be good. I've been trying to find as much info as I can on their care, but there doesn't seem to be a lot out there. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Replies (2)

shamrock75 Feb 13, 2010 09:49 PM

You should check out lygodactylus.com.They have info and caresheets for blues.

WingedWolfPsion Feb 13, 2010 09:59 PM

I have had a trio for a few weeks now. They're actually pretty easy--keep humidity between 50 and 80%, mist one to three times daily (they drink from droplets). Temps should be in the 80s during the day, with an 85 F basking spot (mine don't appear to mind if it gets a little warmer).

Plenty of horizontal surfaces--these geckos behave more like anoles in some ways than like other geckos, and they'll utilize most every part of the cage. They love bamboo, and will bask and display on it, and lay eggs inside of it, when it's arranged horizontally or at an angle.

You'll find them to be very bright, very active, and very brave--they'll quickly learn that you're not a big a threat, and will be out and about while you're watching them. Because they're so busy, I feed mine every day.

These guys are very small--don't bother with any crickets over 1/4 inch size, as they'll be too large for these geckos. 1/8 inch or smaller would be best. They will eat most anything you offer that they can swallow. Mine eat small phoenix worms, mini-mealworms, flightless fruit flies (melanogaster and hydei), small crickets, stray gnats, etc...
I'm planning to offer them tropical woodlice instead of crickets.

They also get a mixture of peach baby food and CGD. I'm slowly switching them over to straight CGD. Mine would not touch CGD by itself at first, but they love peaches. Sugary foods act like rocket fuel, and they'll zoom all over the place after eating them. I noticed a big improvement in color, activity, and courting behavior once I introduced the fruit/CGD.

I think you'll find them highly entertaining, they're great fun to keep.

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