A lot of madagascan geckos are not really but more secerative and may only
be seen during the rainy season. This probably why the P.masobe has only
just became available. Also most exporters only bother to find whatis on
therelist and notbother with finding rarer animals,
Cheers
Lee Ardern
Vivarium Herpetoculture
http://www.leeardern.co.uk
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Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2000 3:14 AM
Subject: [Gecko] Ebenavia
> I've got a problem with these geckoes, more of an enigma.
>
> Ebenavia inungius occupies a huge range: Madagascar, Comoros, Tanzania,
Pemba
> Island Tanzania, Ile aux Prunes Mayotte, Nossi Be; St. Marie, Nossi
Mangabe,
> Mascarenes.
>
> I understand the Comoros are little studied so the Ebenavia from there may
be
> a distinct specie, or so I am told. What puzzles me is it seems these
> islands were colonized by them either by rafting on driftwood or human
> introduction. To be a colonizer, I think you need to be an excellent
hider,
> and/or more importantly an excellent breeder.
>
> Okay here is the problem. Ebenavia inuguius is a rare gecko even in the
> wild, so I am told by people that would know. Why is this? Do they hide
> really well? Hiding under leafs, palm fronds and lose bark is certainly
an
> excellent place for a little gecko to hide. Do they breed infrequently?
Are
> people looking for them in the wrong places? Has anybody worked with
them?
> I am mainly asking these questions because I am frustrated I never see
them
> offered. From all I have read, heard, and seen they are a most cool
little
> gecko. Anyone think other wise?
>
> I would be in your debt for answers.
>
> Kindest,
>
> Daniel
>
>
>
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