Re: [gecko]Walk about farms gecko dust

[Julie Bergman]

Neil Meister wrote: Hi Sue, I find this interesting, I would have thought that a rocket-powered Phelsuma would have a high metabolic rate. Also, some species can have reproductive rates as high as leopards. The eggs are smaller, but require a lot of calcium being hard-shelled. It may be that extra calcium/D3 are more important for these species. I would love to see a comparison of different metabolic rates. I notice a fair bit of difference in the amount of food consumed by the various Rhacodactylus species. I also find it surprising how much slow-moving Uroplatus eat. We're so slow and meek. Come here Mr. Cricket- we couldn't possibly catch you! ;) Julie B.