This very uncommon species is in fact known as a sandstone gecko, but from
the wrong continent (Tanzania??). The animal in the photo is a half-grown
Gekko petricolus. It occurs in sandstone formations in Thailand,
half-a-world away. This is among the first imported specimens I have seen
or heard of in over a decade. I have kept the species since the early
1980's, and despite being common in the earlier days, they have become
almost extinct in US collections.
Nice find. Despite the lack of good build - from being a wild-caught
animal, the males in particular can become gorgeous. Check out a photo of
one of my animals on the GGA photopage and see what happens when this
species is captive bred.
Jon
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From: cassie schilliger [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2001 10:36 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [Gecko] id help...
<< File: sandstone.jpg >> the guy with the other geckos also has 2 what he
called tanzanian sandstone
geckos...
attached is a picture of one of them,if anyone can tell me somethin about
them i would be thankfull.
-cassie
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