Leachianus update

The leachianus are coming along.  Nudal, pine island mix, is now 130+grams.  Nico, Moro, has been stuck around 60 grams.  Numa, Nu ana x Nu ami is also stuck right around 60 grams.  Nugget is new this fall and is up to 18 grams.

Here they are in their glory.

Nudal in all her glory.  She is quiet the handful.

Nudal

Nico

Numa

Nugget

Nugget

Lepodactulus legubrius aka Mourning Geckos

So I became interested in Mourning geckos because of the fact that that they are parthogenic (self cloning)

I purchased three to see how I liked them and found that they are adorable.  They click and chirp.  The sound is quiet but distinct.

Fast forward- I joined a Mourning gecko group to learn more information.  Shortly after joining I saw a post for a woman who wanted to sell her collection.

Naturally, I jumped on the opportunity.  I ended up with over 50 geckos ( around 30 adults, 12 juveniles, and 20+ hatchlings.  Gads of eggs- we will see what hatches)

Here is a photo recording of what I brought home and the clean up:

Fresh from unpacking the car.  This ended up being way more than I had anticipated.  The more I opened boxes the better it got.  I received so many supplies that I hadn't expected.

There were two terrariums with 6 adults each.  They were a bit messy and required a full cleaning.  All glass was scrubbed and plants had a toothbrush scrubbing.  In a later picture you will see how many eggs were removed and placed in a bowl. 

And the cleaning begins.

There were batches of eggs.  I left these batches but the loose eggs in the substrate were removed.

We sorted the deli cups - eggs to the right, hatchlings, juveniles and the last two rows on the right held adults.

Loose eggs from the substrate.

A hatchling in a hatching cup.

Final result- three terrariums with adults.  Two small terrariums and a nano with juveniles.  About 10 deli cups with hatchlings and a egg terrarium.  I am excited to see an egg hatch.

Photos of the all lady crew.

Gargoyle gecko breeding trial

                     Gargoyle gecko project- Abigail's first time breeding.  I got a bunch of dud eggs and 4 fertile.  One of the eggs piped but the baby did not make it out of the egg. 

Abigail- mom

Ricky- dad

Baby #3- It came out so dark but is slowly getting lighter and getting some pops of color.

Baby #2- Clear stripes and color coming in.  

Baby #1- Echo of mom.

update on the chameleons

The chameleons have been coming along.  Martha is a steady little trooper.  George has had some issues- he developed an abscess that was drained and is now being treated with oral antibiotics.

Martha-

Martha- not in the mood to pose.

Love how they can look anywhere they want.

George developed a yellow spot that got larger.  The vet ran a culture and we started him on antibiotics.  Slow going but getting better.

You can see the small beginning of his infection.  It was slow growing.

Just before the vet visit- getting some size.

Looked like a waxy yellow change to the texture of his scales.

I love the shots of their tummies.

George and Martha

Sadly, Alexander didn't make it.  He ended up falling and drowning in his drainage tray.  I had replaced his fogger and it collected way to much water.   I have George and Martha and am focusing on making them fat and happy.

Alpine newts- Spring is in the air

I love all the spring breeding dancing going on.  The tank is full of larvae- I'll see how they come along without assistance.

Left upper- male
Right upper- female
Lower- female in foreground

Development-
Larva
youth
adult- many of my adults remain neotenic for years- they are breeding adults with gills

Neotenic adult male

Neotenic- adult female

Neotenic- young adult female

Neotenic adult female

Neotenic adult male

Adult male- the blue on the tail is is iridescent

Neotenic adult male that is striking the pose

A little bit of polka dotted newt belly

Baby Alexander

I never planned to have Chameleon babies.  I separated the pair as soon as I got them.  A short few months after getting them- babies!  Turns out she was pregnant before I ever got her.  She had three and I lost two after the first cage transfer.  Little Alexander has been coming along strong.  I hope I never have to maintain fruit flies again.  Fruit flies aren't bad but require planning so that you always have new cultures coming.  I was so happy when he switched to crickets.  He doesn't get stressed out when I want to hold him.  The more I experience a captive bred animal the more I think that his parents where wild caught.  I made the assumption that since I bought the parents from a breeder that they were produced by him.  Don't make an assumption when purchasing. I would enjoy George and Martha a lot more if they didn't act like I was a giant intruder.