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Bauer's Chameleon Gecko (Eurydactylodes agricolae) Care sheet
Bauer's Chameleon Gecko's are a small, robust, slow moving gecko. They are native to the islands of New Caledonia (just like rhacodactylus!). They are an arboreal species that spends most of their time clinging to, and traveling along branches in thick shrubs of humid forests. They also have an interesting defense ability in their tails, and can secrete a clear foul smelling fluid when agitated or harmed.
Life span: Unknown, still researching.
Size: SVL 48-54mm 10-12 grams for females, 44-48mm 4-7 grams for males.
Appearance: They are different shades of green, females being more of a flat olive, males are usually a grey green with rust or yellow colorations mixed in. Their scales themselves are normally green, but there is skin separating each scale that can be grey, green, yellow, or rust. They also have a yellow crease that stretches from the end of their mouths back onto their cheeks.
Captive Care:
Cage- A 1.2 trio can be comfortable kept in a 10 gallon vertically oriented aquarium. Because they need high humidity a glass tank with screen or partial screen lid is best.
Decor- Lots of small branches of various sizes for perching and traveling, vines are good too. Leaves, cork bark, and other items are good added materials as well.
Temperature- 72-78*F during the day, with a drop to 68-74*F at night.
Lighting- 5.0 UVB should be provided 10-12 hours in the winter, 14-16 in the summer. UVB lighting is beneficial to these animals for nicer coloration and allows them to bask. They are nocturnal but will be out and seek basking spots during the day.
Substrate- We use cocofiber, spanish moss, and organic potting soil to retain high humidity.
Water- Misting only, 1-2 times per day.
Feeding- they are insectivorious and frugivorous and will accept 1/4"-1/2" roaches, crickets, and wax worms. Fruit can be offered as a MRP (Meal Replacement Powder) or organic baby food with vitamin cocktail.
Breeding- Most breeders report cooling cycles assist in getting this species to breed. We have found them to be prolific and very simple to breed. Ambient daytime temps can be lowered to 68-72*F, after a period of 2-3 months, increase temps back up to 72-78*F. Females bury their eggs and usually display a cryptic pattern of dark bands when they begin the laying process until they are done. They can lay several clutches a year (our best producer laid 14 eggs her first year!). Clutches are typically laid 3-4 weeks apart. Incubation should be done in a separate container with high humidity (70-80%) at 72-78*F, hatching occurs around 50 days.
Life span: Unknown, still researching.
Size: SVL 48-54mm 10-12 grams for females, 44-48mm 4-7 grams for males.
Appearance: They are different shades of green, females being more of a flat olive, males are usually a grey green with rust or yellow colorations mixed in. Their scales themselves are normally green, but there is skin separating each scale that can be grey, green, yellow, or rust. They also have a yellow crease that stretches from the end of their mouths back onto their cheeks.
Captive Care:
Cage- A 1.2 trio can be comfortable kept in a 10 gallon vertically oriented aquarium. Because they need high humidity a glass tank with screen or partial screen lid is best.
Decor- Lots of small branches of various sizes for perching and traveling, vines are good too. Leaves, cork bark, and other items are good added materials as well.
Temperature- 72-78*F during the day, with a drop to 68-74*F at night.
Lighting- 5.0 UVB should be provided 10-12 hours in the winter, 14-16 in the summer. UVB lighting is beneficial to these animals for nicer coloration and allows them to bask. They are nocturnal but will be out and seek basking spots during the day.
Substrate- We use cocofiber, spanish moss, and organic potting soil to retain high humidity.
Water- Misting only, 1-2 times per day.
Feeding- they are insectivorious and frugivorous and will accept 1/4"-1/2" roaches, crickets, and wax worms. Fruit can be offered as a MRP (Meal Replacement Powder) or organic baby food with vitamin cocktail.
Breeding- Most breeders report cooling cycles assist in getting this species to breed. We have found them to be prolific and very simple to breed. Ambient daytime temps can be lowered to 68-72*F, after a period of 2-3 months, increase temps back up to 72-78*F. Females bury their eggs and usually display a cryptic pattern of dark bands when they begin the laying process until they are done. They can lay several clutches a year (our best producer laid 14 eggs her first year!). Clutches are typically laid 3-4 weeks apart. Incubation should be done in a separate container with high humidity (70-80%) at 72-78*F, hatching occurs around 50 days.