Gecko ID Please

[Kirsonic]

Hi I am new here. just wanted to know what type of Gecko this is. Im Port Elizabeth found it at home.

[Westley Price]

Hi

Welcome to the forum.

That is Pachydactlus maculatus, the Spotted Thick-toed Gecko.

Very nice find!

[Kirsonic]

Can it be tamed?

[Fooble]

Tamed is a loose term , they can become tolerable of handling eventually but they don't make good "pets" as such.

[Kirsonic]

Damn Was hopping to keep it as a pet. I got Meal worms and crickets aswell as calcium and vitamin d powder.
Gues I will have to let it go?

[Fooble]

It's better to.

If you are looking for a pet gecko look at something like Leopard geckos or African fat tailed geckos
They grow much larger and can be held and picked up without worry.

[Kirsonic]

I have really taken a liking to this Gecko would to have it as a pet.
Its nocturnal so I made it a good dar hide box.

[Kirsonic]

African fat tails nearly sell for a R1000. and the Leopod babies go for R500

[Kirsonic]

Is there anyone in Port Elizabeth that can get me African Fat tail or Leopod Gecko for a good price.

[Westley Price]

Kirsonic, it would actually be illegal for you to keep this gecko as a pet according to Eastern Cape Nature Conservation laws.

The right thing to do would be to release it where you found it.

Try an exotic gecko if you are really keen to keep geckos. Fooble has got some nice ones available. I'm sure he can get them to you.

[Kirsonic]

Okay cool Will rease it today.

[fuscusV2]

Agreed, a thick toe won't make a good pet at all. They're fairly common in your area but usually found underneath stuff during the day, that is adult size. Def. rather go for an exotic.