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Phelsuma andamanense |
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The Andaman Islands day gecko is a small, slender lizard. It has a bright green colour and feeds on insects. It is only found on the Andaman Islands.Description:
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These shy day geckos are extremely aggressive toward other members of its species.
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Phelsuma andamanense normally lays two eggs in a protected and elevated location. The females can be extraordinarily fertile. It has been observed that during a period of 18 months, 14 pairs of eggs were laid.Care and maintenance in captivity:
References:
Henkel, F.-W. and W. Schmidt (1995) Amphibien und Reptilien Madagascars, der Maskarenen, Seychellen und Komoren. Ulmer Stuttgart. ISBN: 3-8001-7323-9
McKeown, Sean (1993) The general care and maintenance of day geckos. Advanced Vivarium Systems, Lakeside CA.