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ginko and co · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 6:47 pm Post subject: uroplatus mahelo

i'd like all infos i can find on uroplatus mahelo its for my boy
thanks
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neep_neep · Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 3:37 pm Post subject:

U. malahelo? Where are you getting them from? Very Happy

I think they are one of the rarer uroplatus species, with few in captivity.

Be very wary if your specimens are wild caught...I suspect you would need to see a vet to ensure it has no internal parasites or infections.

I think the minimum size enclosure would be the 18x18x24" Exo-terra. Give plenty of cork bark and hiding places, daytime temperatures of 22-26 degrees C - in a normal centrally heated room they won't need extra heat sources. It is key to make sure that these guys are kept cool - over summer you need to make sure the temperatures do not soar too high, as it could end up being fatal.
They also need it quite humid, so should be sprayed daily.

This info was taken from the Leaf-tailed Geckos book.
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