Awesome Day Geckos! - Hobby Breeders
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AWESOME DAY GECKOS!
In this episode of Rainbow Mealworms presents The Reptile Channel Hobby Breeders, we visit Austin Curtiss and his awesome Day Gecko collection! The amazing thing about his collection is that all his day geckos are wild caught…right in Florida as they have become invasive.
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More about Day Geckos:
Giant Day Geckos (Phelsuma grandis)
This lizard reaches a total length of 30 centimetres (12 in). The body colour is bright green or, rarely, bluish green. A red stripe extends from the nostril to the eye. On the back there are typically red coloured dots or bars. These red markings are quite variable, and in some cases, completely absent, though the line extending from the nostril to the eye is always present. Some specimens may have small blue spots. Adult specimens may have large sacs on their necks. These are stored calcium sacks. Young individuals of the species often exhibit much more red than their parents, but as time passes, many of the markings fade, to leave those that will stay for the remainder of the gecko's life. The underside of these animals is a creamy white ranging to an eggy yellow. When stressed, the colouration darkens, rendering the whole animal a dark green, and the red markings on the face and back more orange in hue.
Gold Dust Day Gecko (Phelsuma laticauda)
This lizard belongs to the smaller day geckos, and can reach a total length of about 15-22 cm (6-9 in). The body colour is a bright green or yellowish green or rarely even blue. Typical for this day gecko are the yellow speckles on the neck and the upper back. There are three rust-coloured transverse bars on the snout and head; the upper part of the skin around the eye is blue. On the lower back there are three tapering red bars. The tail is slightly flattened. The under side is off-white.
Standing’s Day Gecko (Phelsuma standingi)
Standing’s Day Gecko is among the largest species of day geckos. It can reach a maximum total length (including tail) of 28 centimeters (11 in). The body color can be quite variable, depending on light intensity. It can be brownish grey or bright green or turquoise with grey to blue reticulated markings on its body and head. The head and tail are often turquoise. Hatchlings have a yellowish green head and typical light bands and bars on their backs.
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@ryanmoeller3308
7 жыл бұрын
The Reptile Channel - HerpersTV Does he ever offer any Giant Day Geckos for sale?
@jerivichiola4178
7 жыл бұрын
ryan moeller yes i live with him
@michaelpressler5132
7 жыл бұрын
is there any way i could buy any i live in mid MI
@Snake-sg7yc
4 жыл бұрын
Very cute reptile ;)
They maybe invasive, but they truly are beautiful. I hope he continues his work with these guys and see these become popular to keep in captivity and less out their in the wild. Think a few more people need to get on board to really impact on the wild population. Interesting project.
7 жыл бұрын
They are awesome. Like I said in my intro, they are very underrated and I think more people should be working them.
@tropuni7088
6 жыл бұрын
they are beautiful and one of the most unique lizards in behavior and intellect
@leetlebob8203
5 жыл бұрын
Gotta love carpet pythons GAYE
Day geckos are amazing indeed and I am sure my wife will love 'm too. (Like she has fallen in love with Bob my Spotted Python too) so I think I got that purchase covered!😁
Simply amazing, still find it interesting that these adorable insect-eaters could cause any trouble to the environment.
Mijn kleinzoon heeft ook Baardagamen het zijn prachtige en hele lieve diertjes!
Do they really sell car insurance?
7 жыл бұрын
Ha! Yes, and the gecko is really cool in person too, a bit of a boozer though :)
They’re beautiful! Perfect colours that I’d look for.
It's a great thing what he's doing. Living in Florida for 2 years I realize how big the reptile invasive population really is. The locals too I see don't appreciate reptile keeper. Like its our fault for the mistakes of a few.
7 жыл бұрын
Such is our curse, but also such is our calling to be constantly working to educate people.
@Wolfprincess90
7 жыл бұрын
Yes that is something I really want to do. I unexpectantly obtain a Columbian tegu. I had no intention on owning them because of their reputation of being pretty aggressive. But then I saw her and saw how poorly she was care for. The original owners was planning on releasing her because they didn't want her. Now I don't want to completely blame them, though it is their fault for not researching about her. Petco do not bother with identifying proper species which was where she was from. I always enjoy your videos :)
So effin cute!!
Great coloring.
I love day geckos! Giant Day Geckos were the first species of any reptile that I bred in captivity way back in '92!
7 жыл бұрын
I started with bullsnakes in '92. Still breeding them. Does this mean we're old, or experienced?
Very nice animals!
Awesome, those are amazing geckos! I've shared with my friends who LOVE these guys
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lance! I appreciate the shares!
@LanceKirkman
7 жыл бұрын
The Reptile Channel - HerpersTV my pleasure man, thank you for the wonderful shows!
I'm currently the proud momma of a female phelsuma laticauda and 2 eggs. I've never bred reptiles but she was given to me with 2 eggs... o wasn't sure if I was doing things right for the eggs until I saw them moving in the eggs today! I'm so excited!!
great episode
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!
Awesome video
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
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They’re very pretty I have a giant day gecko in my room who is pretty buce
Dude your blowing me away here with your Florida trip!! God I need to move to Florida.
7 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing...
@RadReptile615
7 жыл бұрын
The Reptile Channel - HerpersTV then you would have to give up your perfect system for cycling your colubrids via cracking the window open in that room 🤣🤣🤣
7 жыл бұрын
True, but I'd be blasting the AC anyway so it'll even out :)
@kittenfish5116
7 жыл бұрын
Jacksonville sucks, don't move hear, everyone is a bad driver, the children are dumber then rocks so it would be better to homeschool your children. Also 25% of the people I've met throughout my fourteen years of living here are racists and homophobes. Yeah, it's pretty, yeah it never snows, but the people irk me.
Dave, what enclosures is he using
good
I don't know what about these guys make them some of my favorites
6 жыл бұрын
Day geckos are the bomb!
I really like this cages are they DIY?
how tall does the enclosure have to be as ive seen some for sale ive kept snakes bearded dragons legless lizards but never a day gecko look amazing
That's a great thing. Making money by actually helping your environment(instead of just going out and removing endangered native species, which is undoubtedly how the original day geckos got here from Madagascar). They look really good too!
HA- I called it! finally heard it from a professional that giant day geckos can be touched. everyone keeps complaining about if you touch them in any way, their skin will fall off...
They are very pretty. Would you consider selling any?
The guy who has them not bav can piss off
You should do an episode about the frilled lizard
7 жыл бұрын
I looked into that when I was in Australia. Might be the excuse I need to go back :)
Does anyone remember the beat in the back ground
Just a quick question- I just recently purchased my first giant day gecko, and I was wondering how to tell there genders apart? I read about some other geckos but it seems oddly specific to the species, and maybe that’s just my own inexperience. I would be so grateful for anyone who can reply and help me out 🤙🏼
Can they become invasive if two of them are left in the wild? Or five?
Wonder if he breeds Klemmeri as well...
6 жыл бұрын
I don't think he does at the current moment
do a vid on crested geckos
7 жыл бұрын
Coming soon!
I'm torn between a giant day gecko and a crested gecko. I really like the way gd geckos look but I really want to be able to handle the gecko I get. Lol can someone smarter than me shed some light
@kittenfish5116
7 жыл бұрын
From what I know crested geckos are great to start out with, neither take up much room due to needing taller enclosures. I've had my crested for a week and I must say he's a little gem. If I were you I'd start off with a crested, easier to obtain in my area and much cheaper.
@samprice2607
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice! I'll probably get a crested gecko!
@montepoteet6367
3 жыл бұрын
Gargoyle gecko are way less jumpy an imo easier to handle
10.10.19
Please visit Hawaii, you may help yourself to the Day Gecko who refuses to leave my kitchen. I have many in my garden lanai but this guy will not budge from my kitchen :( The outdoor geckos will eat from your hand and love bananas. I have tried to tempt this one with fruit but nothing seems to interest it. I just want to relocate it!
6 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to go herping in Hawaii. Maybe one of these days
Can day geckos live with arrow frogs? I know I'm so late to this video😔😔 but I thought my comment just might get seen🤞🤞🤞
I would trade these ugly house geckos we have in South Georgia for the greens . They are so cute.
Why do people have to morph everything? -.-
Where can you find this guy? What’s his FB or Instagram??
Dose he sell any of his offspring
6 жыл бұрын
He does. You can find him on FB
Hey Dav.....How can I contact Austin Curtiss??
6 жыл бұрын
Terry, here's his FB page: facebook.com/cbdreptiles/?timeline_context_item_type=intro_card_work&timeline_context_item_source=100003564616638&pnref=lhc
@terrygentry3420
6 жыл бұрын
ok...thanks.....
@undagroundkuno941
2 жыл бұрын
@ appears that link is broken. Is Austin still doing this?
There is no evidence that they harm the ecosystem.
Supers are bad for geckos
good
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!