I’m trying to figure out if I have a male or female gold dust day. Gecko, because I’m currently in talks with somebody. That has some for sale. I just don’t want to get multiple males
in the same terrarium
in the same terrarium
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How old is this gecko? A young one just might not be ready to sex
Based on the photos…
I do see a line for the pores in the last photo, so that makes me think male. There is a lack of hemipene bulge from the look of it… But also not the Calcium sacs a reproductive female would have.
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I currently do not know how old it is. I caught it in Washington State and brought it home. Because I knew it didn’t belong and probably would die due to the colder weather.
If that’s where you got them, I’d say trip to a reptile vet is a good idea. They might be able to sex it for you, but parasite testing may be a good idea before you put anything else in the same room as this one. That way you’ll know more of what you have and can make plans.
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Oh ok thank you very much. This is my first reptile so im still learning
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No problem! One of these can be a good pet! Read up on them, and don’t try to handle this one by taking it in your hand if you can help it- you’ll wanna lure it onto a hand or into a cage with say, fruit, and avoid ever having to “grab” it as they can not only drop their tail but shuck large patches of their skin off! Talk about a weird party trick.
They tend to be more active in the daytime and more visible than other nocturnal gecks so I think they’re more fun to have on a desk where you can watch them explore.
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