hello, I've come to realize that it is hopeless to expect anyone but the most interested to know or regonize a latin name. Most dont even know there is such a thing as a latin name, especially when books are using common names. As gekkophiles, if we are to want to help novices understand the keeping and care of geckos, i feel it our responsibility to be aware of the common names in the "pet trade". For example Wall Gecko in most circumstances is a Tanentola. More specifically a Tarentola mauritanica, which is a fairly easy gecko to keep. In a perfect world, pet shops would have care sheets, locale info, and informed sales people. But they dont, so if we are going to openly call ourselves gecko enthusiasts, i feel we need to know both sides of the trade. Just my two cents. Best wishes
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