... And of course that comes with at least a question or two.

I've got the screen-top arboreal terrarium, all set up with a couple of live plants (non-toxic), a fake plant, a couple of climbing sticks, climbing log, and a coconut/soil mixture for substrate. I've purchased a special powdered gecko diet, which I mix up a small amount of every night in a tiny food bowl. A few 4-week old dusted (calcium with D3) crickets every couple of days, etc. I may buy some fruity sugar-free baby food soon and see how that works. And of course, I mist a few times a day.

He appears to be at least 4 months old (he clearly has his manhood ), not fully grown, and he's a very charming, cute fellow. My only question is this:

On the second evening after I had brought him home, I saw him lift his tail and wiggle his 'bum'. I remember the way a beardie looks right before and thought, "Oh boy, here comes the mess." And then, he reaches his head around and appears to "eat" his mess as it appeared. I'm not positive, but he was definitely licking SOMEthing up down there...

Odd question, I know, but any idea as to what he was doing? Thanks, BP.net'ers!




Here's the handsome little devil.