New Chinese cave gecko- locality ID please

[SnakeyJay]

Hi, I got a new Chinese cave gecko (Goniurosaurus .luii) on Saturday as I treated myself for my birthday. It's a 6 month old female and she seems healthy.

What I would like to know is whether she is a Chinese cave gecko (G.Luii) or a Hainan cave gecko (G.hainanensis)?? Also if anyone else keeps these any info or tips are welcome :)

I'll attach some pics so you can see but can only attach one per post as I'm on my IPhone.

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[Mark Taylor]

That's freakin awesome looking mate how much was it?
I have not got a clue regards you questions but I want one lol.

[Trollbie]

Wow! I'm in love! How big of an enclosure do you have it in?

[SnakeyJay]

That's freakin awesome looking mate how much was it?
I have not got a clue regards you questions but I want one lol.

£55, from what I've read they're not too common but I'm sure you'll find them. This one was CB and i got him from Leeroys Lizard Lounge in warrington but watch out for any wild caught ones in shops.

Could try phoning them if your close by and seeing if they're due any more

[SnakeyJay]

Wow! I'm in love! How big of an enclosure do you have it in?

At the moment it's in a 2ft x 1ft x 6" rub as its a tiny baby but will soon be moved up to a viv :)

[Mark Taylor]

Cheers I have been there once a while back they are not to far away, I just had a look and my local is selling them for £69 (Viper and Vine) @ Manchester were I get my giant rats I never even saw them lol.

[Trollbie]

At the moment it's in a 2ft x 1ft x 6" rub as its a tiny baby but will soon be moved up to a viv :)

They need like 20gal when they're adults, right?

[SnakeyJay]

Sounds good mark, just check they're CB... They're apparently very secretive and don't do well with much handling. They look nice tho haha

[SnakeyJay]

They need like 20gal when they're adults, right?

Apparently, but I'm not sure what size that is as we don't use gallons to measure vivs in the uk..

I'll just offer a nice size 3ft when adult depending on size.

[Mark Taylor]

I will ask about them next time I go thanks for the heads up.

[Mark Taylor]

Apparently, but I'm not sure what size that is as we don't use gallons to measure vivs in the uk..

I'll just offer a nice size 3ft when adult depending on size.

You can google it and convert if you know the measurement. ;)

[Trollbie]

Nice. Can you have more than 1 in an enclosure?

[SnakeyJay]

I've read that females can be kept together but I can't say as this is my first one.

[Trollbie]

Good luck! I hope this little guy thrives :)

[Hurrok]

Awesome looking eyes, love it!

[Mark Taylor]

Those eyes are super cool that's what I like about it most, too.

[smy_749]

I need one now. your pics make him look nicer

[moshirimon]

Beautiful gecko. I wouldnt say 3 foot would be necessary for one. Same cage dimensions as leopard geckos as they stay smaller (that being said I don't use the usual 10 gal minimum. In my opinion leos need at least a 20) . Never owned one but I have a friend who does and from what I remember your current enclosure is good enough for life and keep it somewhat cool and humid. Beautiful gecko though looks Chinese in my opinion but I'm no expert

[smy_749]

Beautiful gecko. I wouldnt say 3 foot would be necessary for one. Same cage dimensions as leopard geckos as they stay smaller (that being said I don't use the usual 10 gal minimum. In my opinion leos need at least a 20) . Never owned one but I have a friend who does and from what I remember your current enclosure is good enough for life and keep it somewhat cool and humid. Beautiful gecko though looks Chinese in my opinion but I'm no expert

:wacky: Your so racist....

[moshirimon]

:wacky: Your so racist....

Lol can't help it. They all look too similar... the cave geckos :D

[LadyWraith]

Wow, it's eyes are amazing!

[SnakeyJay]

Cheers moshirimon.. Well I'll just give her as much room as she will use regularly :)

[Danimal]

Those eyes are fierce.

[SnakeyJay]

Cheers Danimal... They were the thing that pushed me into getting her. :)

Still trying to get a locality on her tho. :(

[SnakeyJay]

For anyone who's interested, I've had a positive ID as Goniurosaurus Hainanensis. Hainan cave gecko.

Oh here's a fresh pic of her :)