Photo: Please help ID me?

[melonhead]

Hi,
this little guy was found running around a pool supply store. he's tiny, maybe 2 inches head to tail.
we have no idea what he is or what to feed him.
thanks!

 

[gp]

Hi there,

That, I would say, is a Turkish gecko - Hemidactylus turcicus. Sub-adult. It's only about half grown by the sounds of it.

Hope that helps!

 

[Otterwoman]

What part of the US do you live in? There are a couple US geckos:

see this:

What kinds of geckos live in the United States? | Smart QandA: Answers and facts you can trust, verified with Encyclopedia.com

It kind of looks like this one to me:
http://www.batraciens-reptiles.com/Ptyodactylus-hasselquistii.jpg

Google Image Result for http://www.batraciens-reptiles.com/Ptyodactylus-hasselquistii.jpg

the other kind:

Coleonyx variegatus - Google Images

Are you keeping him in a partly aquatic setup? The leaves look wet. I don't think they're very aquatic.

 

[Greatwtehunter]

I would bet money on Mediterranean gecko- Hemidactylus turcicus turcicus. I am not sure if Mediterranean gecko and Turkish gecko are used interchangeably?

 

[gp]

Definately Hemidactylus. Not an indigenous species to the USA. They've colonised the new world by all accounts. Google the family for more info.

Cheers!

 

[SludgeMunkey]

Feed him small insects, like crickets and cockroaches. To provide water for him, offer both a small shallow dish AND some heavily misted hanging leaves.

While I am unsure of the species, you can tell by his toes he is a climber, so he will need lots of vertical rough surfaces (think cork bark and the like) with lots of hides to be happy and healthy.

You can also tell by his eyes he is a nocturnal little guy like most geckos. Keep lighting to a minimum and do not expect to see much of him during the day. Best to feed him after it is dark in your home. You can use a dim red or blue incandescent or a fluorescent black-light to observe him in the dark without affecting his behavior.

 

[Greatwtehunter]

Shame on me, I didn't even see the second part of the question.

A 10 gallon tank with be just fine for one individual, you'll want to use coco fiber or the like as a substrate. A water bowl is not needed, just mist the glass everyday. The temps need to be 80-88f during the day with a drop to about 60-68f at night.

As far as feeding items go, you can feed them crickets, flies, wax worms (in moderation), and they absolutley relish moths. Also, you can give them a mixture of honey and water or the nectar mixture you can buy for hummingbirds. I have used both methods with success.

I sure miss keeping these guys, they are quite fun.

 

[melonhead]

wow, thanks for the quick responses!
we are in NY, on Long Island, but we think he may have come in a shipment...
He's currently not in an aquatic setup--I just misted the leaves.
Now I can do some more research, thank you!

 

[Coastal Groovin]

Maybe this will help you Leopard Gecko Forums - GeckoForums.net