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sam
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 Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 4:54 pm Post subject: flat lizards |
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I was watching a David Attenborough DVD last night (deserts-planet earth) and got quite a nice show of colours and jumping from a huge group f flat lizards in Africa-truly beautiful!!! Do people keep these in captivity, and if not, has anyone seen them in the wild?
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Palex134
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They are native to South Africa, which generally means they cannot be exported from the country, I am not sure, but I believe only F1 animals are allowed to leave the country.
Although, about a week ago, an Ad came up on Kingsnake.com US classifieds with a species in that genus, not the red, yellow, and blue ones, but another brightly colored species. I am sure there are some in the hobby, i do not know if they come from other countries as well.
Planet Earth just finished airing in the US, and I just bought a copy! what an incredible series!
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Phelsuma klemmri
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Pachydactylus rangei
Rhacodactylus ciliatus
Rhacodactylus auriculatus
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sam
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I know, its AMAZING. Roll on life in cold blood, due out (uk) next year!
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mark_w
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I don't know about regulations on exporting from SA but Platysaurus flat lizards are commonly imported and available. They may come from other southern African countries I guess. I'm not sure which species you're talking about, but P. imperator is stripey and multicoloured, and I've seen this a few times...
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Gimbo
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| I keep a group of 8 Platysaurus Imperator, and they are truly stunning, but highly skitty. Although mine are becoming more trusting slowly! |
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Palex134
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feel free to post some pics !
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Phelsuma laticauda
Geckolepis anomala
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Rhacodactylus auriculatus
Lepidodactylus lugubris
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| Will do, when i get chance. |
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