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This Gecko: ApacheHis morph is a Yellow Super Dalmatian. And yes, it's a boy.
In regards to my Geckos:
The geckos I have are called crested geckos (Also called New Caledonian Crested Geckos,and Eyelash Crested Geckos, ect.) they originate from the island of New Caledonia which is part of the island group that makes up the sunken continent of Zealandia (which was once connected to the continent of Australia and includes New Zealand and Vanuatu.) New Caledonia is a temperate climate, meaning crested geckos are perfectly comfortable at room temperature. They do not need and external heating source such as a heat lamp like most reptiles require. In fact heat can me more detrimental to them than cold. They should never be allowed to be in heat over 83 degrees. It can cause stress or even death.
R. Ciliatus belong to the genus Rhacodactylus which also includes: R. Aurticulatus, R. Chahous, R. Leachianus, R. Sarasinorum, and R. trychtrynchus. This is a group of medium sized geckos that have prehensile tails which act as a second limb, and well developed lamellae to assist in climbing. They are as a whole arboreal geckos.
Now for the fun stuff. Cresties (as they are called) come in a multitude of colors anywhere from a dull buskin, to bright sunshine yellow, to an eye popping red or Orange. They also have distinctive markings. Some have dalmatian spots (generally in black or red.), others have markings down they dorsals which are referred to as flames, or even no markings at all. Here are a couple color guides: [link] and [link] It must also be noted that this group of geckos changes colors. They generally go from a duller day color and "Fire up" at night to a much more intense color.
Diet wise in the wild this group of geckos are fruigiverous. The staple of their diets is rotting fruits with the occasional insect. They have softer jaws than a strictly carnivorous geckos so they are unable to digest bugs with overly tough exoskeletons. In captivity most of us feed them Crested Gecko Diet, as it contains all of the nutrients that they require.
Helpful Rescources:
Ciliiatus.com [link]
Pangae Reptiles [link]
Cicada Hollow Crested Geckos [link]
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Thanks for all the info and links. I really only learned of cresteds through your work and one or two other artists here on DA.
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I'll have to say I've learned a lot myself in the year I've had them. O_O So much by brain feels mushy. ^^
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Hmm What Are Projects Exactly? Oh! And Great Shot Too
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Tell the little guy I'm sorry but it's hard for me to tell the difference from that angle hahahaha
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She looks so satisfied with herself, you know she did something wicked.
Thanks for the information, sounds like an interesting breed.
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It is a he. This isn't Sahara. It is her soon to be Beau, Apache. I have 23 Crested geckos. So some of them look similar.
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Wow, 23? o-o; You should make a collage of profile shots of them so we can see them all at once...
How much do you get your crested geckos for?
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I would...if it wasn't so much work.
I've paid anywhere from $40 to 250$ for them.
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Well, love isn't work, is it?
The petstore in town is asking $320 for one. I was like, "Holy cheese nips... No, don't think I want one anymore." xD; I like lizards all and well, but if I can get a betta for two bucks and have just as much love from it, my wallet is happier with me.
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That is way over priced. >.> Unless it is something like a red harlequin or a creamsicle.
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His run from $40-a couple hundred depending on the morph.
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Yeah, and it was an oooold, tail-less, bland and practically colorless crested gecko. Was a little less than thrilled at the idea of getting one, after that bit. I'd much prefer a younger one, and some sort of pattern or coloration.
Aww! The third one down is a little dear.. 
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Yeah, that is way over priced. X_X Way, way, way over priced. Do you have a Petco near you? Often times you can find really nice colored crested there for $40 to $60. They come from Repashy, which is one of the top breeders. And another thing...you can't necessarily go by the color of young geckos. They change color as they get older. Generally you can tell which way they are going by 6 months, but not always. ^^ Babies are often red hued or whitish, they don't stay that color.
If you are willing to pay for shipping (which runs from 35-50$) then your options are more open. THe Pangea board is a good place to look. [link]
Cicada Hollow: [link]
or
ACReptiles: [link] His are higher but really cool to look at. XD
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I think I figured the overpriced part of it. xD
The petco nearest me only carries anoles, tarantulas, and a pack of red-eared sliders..
Well, then owning one from early on is an adventure, isn't it? 
Mm, I think I'll wait to get a crested gecko 'til after I've gotten a successful batch of betta babies, but they're definitely on my list of pets I want to own someday.
I still like that dark one. xD
Thanks for the info, I'll track it down again later when I'm after getting one. ;3
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Truthfully...I would much rather get an adult or a sub-adult. Babies are cute and everything...but way too stressful. They are jumpy. Not very handleable. And you have to worry if they are eating or not. Because sometimes you can't hardly tell. YOu also have to bear in mind it can take 18 months or even longer before they reach adult weight. And babies...are fragile too. :{ I take very good care of mine and I have still lost 4. I can't even tell you how upsettting and frustrating it was.
Adults and sub adults are usually more settled down and so much easier to handle. Anyhoo...if you are still interested in getting one in 6 months or so I should have some pretty babies for sale. ^^ Yellow spotty ones in anycase.
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As a fishkeeper, I'm more keenly aware of deaths of younglings and beloved pets.. I love my fish the way people love their dogs, and it's tough trying to maintain the perfect water environment so they don't start dying off.... Haven't had a death in months, so I'm happy! =3
With young ones, as long as one has the patience, the jumpiness and fragility can be worked around..
^-^; I don't like spots or yellow, not just in crested geckos, but in anything at all.... No thank you, but good luck. ;3
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Well, that is good at least. A lot of people don't handle it very well, or seem to understand that all babies aren't going to be perfect. There are runt. And I know a lot of breeders that feed the ones they know won't survive to their other lizards. >.< A lot of people would be horrified. *sighs*
Wow, you don't like yellow super dalmatians? They are one of the more popular morphs, and one of my favourites. I should have red super dalmatians later and Lavander harlequins by the end of this year. I'm hoping for creamsicles too, but the geckos I bought for that project are growing so slowly. XD And who knows what else I will have. Gecko genetics are wacky at best.
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Even if I've had to watch my fish die, it doesn't make it any easier to watch, but it isn't quite as devastating..
Aww, I like runts.. I just wish they weren't so.. runty..Y'know, able to survive..
I dislike yellows, oranges, and reds, unless complimented by the blue spectrum. Don't know why, but I just don't like them. And spots drive me crazy. xD Therefore yellow super dalmations are out of the picture. They can be the more popular morph, I'll find a less popular one that I do like and have less competition for it.
Lavenders are nice.
Lots of pictures! 8D
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Wow, that rules out just about all morphs then. Because crested don't come in blue at all. The most desirable one are Orange, Red or yellow....because for the most part those are the only bright colors they come in. >.> Are you sure these are the geckos for you? Cause I mean you don't like the colors they come in. O_o Have you looked at Gargolyle geckos? Or Day Geckos?
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You misunderstand me. xD I don't want the -bright- ones, but there are tons of sand, tan, or bark colors that I like very much as adults. I find they have more interesting, subtle patterning than the '
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>.> Yeah, what I mean though...is a lot of tigers are yellow or orange tigers. And a lot of harlequins and flames are yellow, orange and red. Not necessarily eye popping either. I have one tiger that is a pastel yellow tiger. He started out a plain boring brown tiger. And if you really think that about the popular ones, then I don't think you have looked at them enough. Because they are popular for their complex patterns. >.> Not just their colors. And also...you seem to be confusing patterns with colors. >.> Tigers can be any color. So can Harlequins, Flames, and Dalmatians.
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Again you misunderstand me. >> I'm saying that those are my favorite patterns of all the crested geckos, but I'm fully aware that all have the same spectrum of colors. Excluding the colors I'm not fond of, I'm telling you my favorite patternings in general, not specifically that one pattern doesn't have the undesired colors too.......
And no, I don't like dalmations no matter what color they are.. *chuckles*
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I wasn't implying that you did like dalmatians in any color. I honestly do not care what you like. And I don't like your tone.
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Belatedly I realize this comment was posted on a picture of your dalmation... a mistake on my part, I think your photography is wonderful, and your lizard is absolutely beautiful, but for myself and nothing against you, a dalmation crested is not a pet I'd choose for myself.
I suppose I should have explained this point more clearly, since you clearly took my personal preferences for my own pets as an attack against you, which it was not. Your pets are quite gorgeous and I'm happy for you that you have them, but I do not covet them for myself.
I was trying to explain that I prefer the darker morphs, and you saying that cresteds are a mistake for me to look into is only a little upsetting. There are plenty of crested geckos that are not 'too bright', and many patterns that those darkers sport on themselves.
Again, I've nothing against your pets, your preferences, or anything you may have taken as an attack. I was merely showing my appreciation of those morphs that I myself prefer, and of a species of gecko we both love.
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That was not what you said. You may think my pets are fine and dandy for me. But this is a written medium. I can hardly tell when you are joking or infer any other meaning than what you write. and if you adamantly say you can't stand yellow or dalmatians. Or red. Or orange. And all of my pets are such colors. Yes. I will take offense. Especially if you post such a comment on a picture of one of my own.
A secondly, yes, I do take offense to your tone. You were addressing me as if I am a simpleton. I'm hardly that. I understood that you like dark morphs. My whole point was if you are getting a baby you can't guarantee that is what you will be getting. They drastically change color at times. Their color usually intensifies in brightness up until they are three years of age, and more often than not you don't even have a hint as to what color they will end up until they are 6 months of age, and sometimes not then. So, yes, I find it more than a little irritating when someone talks down to me about a subject I know a bit about.
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I did not have a tone, I was politely correcting you.
The dalmation bit was not an attack, which you seem to have taken it as. I was, laughingly, pointing out that dalmations have two traits I dislike, (generally) yellow, and spots. I'm sorry if you misunderstood on that, I was not trying to be rude. Not in the least.
But if you're going to be rude and give me a tone, tell me you don't care about me or whatever else, that's fine. I don't need to talk with you anymore, especially if you're going to be mean when I'm trying to inform you correctly of my opinions and thoughts on something we both enjoy.
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Whups. My bad.
Sounds like chaotic fun.
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Not for me. I have no trouble telling them all apart. XD
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Big differences really. Sahara and Apache don't have the same facial shapes. She is a chubby, rolly polly girl. He has bigger crests and a nicer crest structure. They aren't the same shade of yellow and their spots look different. LOL.
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Hee, rolly-polly lizard.
So you have names for all of them?
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