What is the golden dust gecko?

Gold Dust Gecko or phelsuma ladicauda Laticauda is a small reptile, originally from islands in the northern Madagascar, but also occurs in some Hawaiian islands, probably because of the pets. Thanks to its beauty, it is popular as an exotic pet. They are clearly colored, with gold spots that earn their name. They live in trees in rural and urban areas and feed on insects, fruit nectar and other small lizards. When they are held as pets, they require a large terrarium with lots of light, moisture and heat and preferably tropical plants, because their natural habitat is tropical. Without sufficient light and heat, even the brightest golden dust gecko will lose its brilliant color. They have blue eye eyelids and red marks between the Andes' eyes on their backs, close to the tail. Gold spots are seen on the back behind the head and tail. The golden dust gecko usually remains between 4 and 6 inches (10.16 to 15.24 cm). Despite its small size JE necessary cage if it keeps them in captivity because they are shy creatures and require numerous shelters to prevent them from stress.

The male gold dust Gekon is very territorial and can be aggressive to other men. During the period of reproduction, the female gecko needs only one link and then it will lay up to five sets of eggs during the season, two at a time. When breeding these small pets in captivity, it is advisable to separate juvenile geckos, because they too can become aggressive and fight each other. While men tend to be more aggressive, it is not known for women to fight. When they are held in a cage, their behavior should be monitored and should be separated if necessary.

Exotic pets such as lizards or geckos require a lot of care and maintenance. While the gecko of gold dust is very beautiful, it does not like to be too much and easily becomes stress and aggressive. Before purchasingIt is necessary to look for expert advice on housing, feeding and handling a particular pet to ensure their longevity.