Uroplatus Geckos for Sale

The species:

Common leaf-tailed geckos Uroplatus fimbriatus
This species is as its name suggests the most common species on Madagascar, and the largest. Occurring along almost the length of the east side, in primary rainforest. Attaining a total length of almost 30cm this is one of the biggest geckos in the world. It can be distinguished from other large species by its amber eyes with vertically striped pattern. Usually two eggs are laid in leaf litter and take 90 days+.

Henkles leaf-tailed geckos Uroplatus henkeli
This is one of the most variable coloured species. Specimens can range from almost completely white to stunning oranges and pinks, with all the mossy colours in between. Attaining a total length of 25cm it is slightly smaller than the common leaf-tail and differences can be seen in the eyes. This species usually has pink eyes with little or no markings. Usually two but up to four eggs are laid on the forest floor where they take 90 days+ to hatch. This species is found in the north west of the island.

Mossy leaf-tailed geckos Uroplatus sikorae
This species is one of my favourite, smaller than the before mentioned species reaching a total length of 18.5cm. Resembling a lichen or mossy branch some species have "twig" like pimples and bumps. Occurring on the on the east coast and northern tip on off shore islands. A sub-species is recognised on the island of Nosy boraha U. s. sameiti, difference in the sub-species can be determined by the inner colouration of the mouth U. sikorae has a black mouth whereas U. s. sameiti has a flesh coloured inner mouth. Again usually two eggs are laid and hatch after 90 days+.

Lined leaf-tailed gecko Uroplatus lineatus
This species occurs in the north east in bamboo forest. As its name suggests it has several longitudinal brown lines on the body and head, on a yellow background. Reaching a length of 25cm its quite a large gecko, the inner mouth is black in colour, its tail is slim compared to the above species and is used in display, waving it slowly. In captivity bamboo canes work well.

Satanic leaf-tailed geckos (American name) Uroplatus phantasticus
This is a stunning species reaching a total length of 9cm, its range is the central eastern side of the island. This species mimics to great success a dead leaf, its whole body resembles a curled up leaf, its tail leaf shaped. This is a truly amazing gecko. Colouration can be brown/grey to amazing yellows, green, oranges, and pinks. Called the Satanic leaf-tailed geckos as this species looks like it has "horns", and some specimens have red eyes. Two eggs are laid and hatch after 60-70 days.

Nosey be leaf-tailed gecko Uroplatus ebenaui
Found at the north western tip of the island, and surrounding islands. This species is similar to U. phantasticus but slightly larger in body, with a very small tail. Again this species mimics dead leafs well and can be very hard to spot even in captivity. Two eggs are laid and take 60-70 days to hatch.