The Cold Blooded News - Vol.29, No.6, June 2002

		Archives of The Cold Blooded News The Newsletter of the Colorado Herpetological Society Volume 29, Number 6; June, 2002

Pituophis Taxonomy Thick-Tailed Gecko Carpet Python Could They or Couldn't They? Australian Velvet Geckos Next Issue July 2002 PREVIOUS ISSUES May 2002 April 2002 March 2002 February 2002 January 2002 Earlier Issues About the Cold Blooded News CHS Home Page		Thick-Tailed Gecko Reprinted from the Toledo Herpetological Society newsletter, Vol.13, No.3, March 2002. Common Name: Thick-tailed gecko Scientific Name: Underwoodisaurus (Nephrurus) milii Origin: Southern Australia Size: 80mm (SVL), 8-13 cm Active: nocturnal Habitat: terrestrial, range of habitats from wet coastal heathlands and sclerophyll forests to arid scrubs, favors rocky areas 10- 20 gal aquarium, paper towel or rocky substrate, driftwood, shelter, basking light or under tank heat, screen cover (loose), shallow water dish Lighting: incandescent for heat Foods: in wild: insects & spiders in captivity: crickets (calcium/vitamin dusted), mealworms Temperament: aggressive if disturbed, raises on all fours and "barks" or "coughs" References: Cogger, Harold. (2000) Reptiles & Amphibians of Australia, 6th ed. Ralph Curtis Books, Sanibel Island, Florida, 808pp. Swan, G. (1995) A Photographic Guide to Snares & Other Reptiles of Australia. Ralf Curtis Books, Sanibel Island. FL. Copyright © 1998 - 2006, Colorado Herpetological Society. All rights reserved.

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