Hi everyone, I have a theory that I'd like another opinion on: Pachydactylus bibroni is very similar in apperance to Pachydactylus turneri. As most gecko enthusiasts know, Pachydactylus bibroni is a very common species in this hobby, but I claim that all the bibronis (at least here in Sweden) are in fact P. turneri. The reason for that is that Pachydactylus bibroni is an endemic species for the country of South Africa (according tho Bill Branch's "A Field Guide to Snakes and other Reptiles of Southern Africa"), and since South Africa doesn't export their fauna, then were would all the wildcaught P. bibroni come from?? But Pachydactylus turneri on the other hand ranges from the Nothern part of South Africa through Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Angola and southern Tanzania. And Tanzania exports loads of reptiles. So since the two species is so similar, it should be P. turneri that everyone claim to be bibroni.... Can someone confirm my theory, or tell me I'm wrong, and in that case why? Opinions appriciated! Assar Manuswin _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. ########################################################################### THE GLOBAL GECKO ASSOCIATION LISTSERV WebSite: www.gekkota.com Archive: [EMAIL PROTECTED]/ The GGA takes no responsibility for the contents of these postings. ###########################################################################
