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hi does anyone here keep any of the zonures or zonosaurs.im trying to find a place to get some but would like to know if anyone can give me some info on them.thanks for your time
nick

Hey Nick:
They used to bring in several species from Madagascar a few years back. You don't see them as much anymore but a good place to check is California Reptile Company. I've dealt with them and they're good people. If anyone has them they will. You ought to try some of the African ones. Many Gerrhosaurids are quite content under controlled conditions and fare quite well.
Let me know if you find any. Good Luck!!!

thanks for replying.all ive been able to find is gerrosauris major and the yellow throated adn lined plated lizard.if i get a plated lizard or a zonosaur i would prefer to get a juvenile or hatchling.i will check your source but the only place ive found to get babies is ben siegle reptiles and htey only have them in the spring.ill keep looking for them though.i was at a herp show recently but they had none.i did come away wiht some new animals as usual though.a frog eyed gecko,gopher snake and female leo.thanks for your help
nick

Hey Nick:
No problem. I've dealt with the guys at CR before and they always seem to have a nice variety of Madagascan goodies. I know there's not as many species available as 10-12 years ago but they may be a good bet for finding Zonosaurus. At one time there were 3-4 species available in whatever quantity you wanted for real reasonable prices. Now there's not as many but they still come in.
Actually G. m. major (or G. m. grandis) and G. flavigularis make really nice terrarium subjects as well.
Keep me posted.
Have a Great Day!!!

np