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  1. 05-13-2012, 09:29 PM #1
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    New Pickup!! Introducing... Humphrey!

    Let it never be said that I do anything half-way.......

    We went to the Taylor MI show yesterday, not expecting to pick up anything. I'd just started doing some research on these guys because I've been wanting a lizard as a pet, but didn't really want a bearded dragon because I just don't want to get into the crickets and other live insects that are a necessary part of their diet. So I was looking into something a little different.

    I was floored to find one at this show - geckos are big there, but these guys are a lot more obscure than leopards or cresteds. This fellow was the only one there and what a specimen he was!! Introducing Humphrey - my new Pine Isle New Caledonian Giant Gecko (R.Leachianus Henkeli)....







    As soon as I had this guy in my hands, there was no way I could leave him behind. I would normally research for several months before just jumping in to any new species, but I'd only begun my research on giants last week!

    It took a bit of wheedling (Honey, puh-lease?!? Our anniversary is in two days........)

    And even though I still nearly fainted as my credit card was run....

    But this fellow is just the most amazing animal and he's a really puppy - he's super docile and completely non-aggressive in or out of his enclosure. He's also about 1.5 years old and weighs in at about 150gm - about half his adult size.

    I am thrilled to have the opportunity of owning such an amazing critter! I am so glad I went this route over a beardie - nothing against beardies! - But you really haven't lived until you've felt those fantastic gecko-feet running all over you....
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  3. 05-13-2012, 09:34 PM #2
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    He looks awesome!
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    Re: New Pickup!! Introducing... Humphrey!

    Quote Originally Posted by Evenstar View Post
    about half his adult size.
    Holy Big Gecko Batgirl!!!

    Seriously, that is a cool animal! Congrats!
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    He is TOO cool! Awesome pickup
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    I LOVE how wrinkly these guy are haha. So cool lookin!
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    Re: New Pickup!! Introducing... Humphrey!

    Nice pick up! That's a cool looking critter!

    What do these eat?
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    Very cool!!! I think I saw him when I was there.
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    Thanks everyone!!

    Like most Rhacodactylus geckos (cresteds and gargoyles are both Rhacodactylus species), these guys are fruit eaters. They will subsist almost exclusively on overripe and rotting fruit in the wild along with a few choice soft-bodied insects and grubs.

    In our homes, these guys can eat Rapashy's Crested Gecko Diet exclusively which is one BIG reason I was looking into these guys (Yeah! No bugs!). And I can give him the occasional piece of banana or peach or whatever as a treat.

    He is already eating out of my hand.....
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    That is an awesome leachie, major congratulations! I was doing some research on these guys a while back and this website ( http://www.leapinleachies.com/ ) was extremely helpful. Keep us updated on yours please, wouldn't mind living vicariously through you until the day I can get my own!
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    He is very cool! Congrats! I have seen them, but never held one of those big guys. But you are right about the feel of gecko feet on you


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