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Giant Leaf Tailed Gecko
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Giant Leaf Tailed Gecko

Place of Origin and Range The Giant Leaf Tailed Gecko endemic to Madagascar. It is found in eastern Madagascar and on the islands Nosy Bohara and Nosy Mangabe.
Description It is a large nocturnal gecko. Because the eyes are extremely sensitive to light, 350 times more sensitive than the human eye, the species is able to see in colours even at night. By day it plasters itself to a small tree trunk and rests head down. If disturbed it will raise its tail and head, open its mouth and scream.
Morph Patterns Available Yes
Adult Size Can grow up to 8 in (20 cm)
Accommodation These animals should be housed in pairs and need a medium sized terrarium. The temperature should be between 25 and 28°C. The humidity should be not too high. Most geckos prefer warm habitat with lots of shade, hides, and lots of branches for climbing. Provide a small water dish and mist twice daily. Cover the sides of the cage when possible to prevent injury to your gecko from running into glass.
Lifespan Can live 6+ years
Feeding / Diet Feeds on a variety of insects and fruit.
Other Considerations Habitat destruction and deforestation in Madagascar is the primary threat to this animal's future as well as collection for the pet trade.The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) lists all of the Uroplatus species on their "Top ten most wanted species list" of animals threatened by illegal wildlife trade, because of it "being captured and sold at alarming rates for the international pet trade".
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