Rhacodactylus Leachianus henkeli pine island.Originally Posted by kjhowland
Or "leachie" for short, although there are several varieties depending on what Island they are from in New Caledonia. They are the same species and can cross-breed, creating new mutts/hybrids. Some people are all for that, while others want to keep them 'pure.'
They are an awesome gecko. The world's largest, btw. I'd love to get one. They are also one of the few lizards to actually vocalize; they bark, whistle, chirp, click and purr, depending on their mood and if you are doing something they like or not.
The price will drop in coming years, as more and more people get interested in having them and breeding them. At $1000 a pop (some are even more expensive) it is mostly breeders who are grabbing them all up.
One of the reasons they are so expensive now is that they take 5 years to reach sexual maturity. Also, they are very picky when choosing a mate. If they don’t like each other, they will fight and possibly kill one another, so introducing them for that ‘first date’ is rather nerve-racking, to say the least!
This guy isn't fully grown.
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