Coleonyx mitratus-Central American Banded Gecko

[BleuSaphir]

I received my pair of Coleonyx mitratus from LLL Reptiles. I think they are wild caught. But I’m surprised how tamed they are to let me pick them up.

I have kept Texas Banded Gecko years ago when I was a kid. That thing hated to be handled. Usually Coleonyx species are very skittish. But these pairs, goodness. They are tamed and beautiful. Very happy to have them.

Female- she’s going through a shed right now upon receiving her. I am eyeing her to help her gain some weight. She seems on the skinny side.

Male.

 

[BleuSaphir]

He just adorable

 

[MissSkittles]

Congrats! They are beautiful!

 

[yungzerk]

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I received my pair of Coleonyx mitratus from LLL Reptiles. I think they are wild caught. But I’m surprised how tamed they are to let me pick them up.

I have kept Texas Banded Gecko years ago when I was a kid. That thing hated to be handled. Usually Coleonyx species are very skittish. But these pairs, goodness. They are tamed and beautiful. Very happy to have them.
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Female- she’s going through a shed right now upon receiving her. I am eyeing her to help her gain some weight. She seems on the skinny side.
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Male.

beautiful creatures! Also is this your first time ordering live animals from LLL? I’ve only ever ordered supplies from them but i’ve been interested in buying reptiles from them but never had cause i’ve never heard anything about them

 

[BleuSaphir]

Not the first time.

 

[yungzerk]

Not the first time.

would you recommend buying live reptiles from them?

 

[BleuSaphir]

would you recommend buying live reptiles from them?

I would, just know what you are getting yourself into with any animal.

 

[MissSkittles]

Personally I would go thru another source for buying live animals. So many sad stories about LLL.

 

[yungzerk]

Personally I would go thru another source for buying live animals. So many sad stories about LLL.

that’s good to know! i wasn’t planning on buying another reptile soon i was just curious cause they do have a lot of cool species on their website

 

[BleuSaphir]

I’ll be expecting a third one. The baby grow out home. I hope it comes out a a female. Time will only tell.