A group of over twenty species of relatively small terrestrial geckos that inhabit most of Australia. Their appearance can range
from fat-tailed and stocky to long-tailed and slender. Even the same species of Diplodactylus from different localities can
exhibit a significant amount of variation in both color and pattern. They are often found under rocks or in small abandoned
burrows where they can avoid high daytime temperatures. Because of their moderate size, they can be kept in smaller enclosures,
which makes keeping groups of them much easier. Thier large eyes and captivating personalities make these geckos very interesting
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Wheatbelt Stone Gecko
Diplodactylus granariensis granariensis
Distribution: South and South-west Australia
Description: A
greyish-brown gecko with a similiar build to D.galeatus. Varying light blotches that my connect cover the back and tail.
Irregular spotting can be found on their sides. Smaller than Diplodactylus granariensis rex which has a complete dorsal stripe.
Fine-faced Gecko
Diplodactylus pulcher
Distribution: Southwest Australia
Description: Slender body with a
long, but thick tail. Short face with a beaked snout. Orange-reddish color with creamy, dark-edged blotches.
May have a complete dorsal stripe running from head to tail instead of blotches. Top of the head pale and sides with small spots.
Striped Wheatbelt Stone Gecko
Diplodactylus granariensis rex
Distribution: Southwest Australia
Description: The
larger subspecies of granariensis. Has a bold vertebral stripe that can be broken-up in some individuals. Usually lacks
any other pattern on the body and tail. Light brown to yellowish in color. Can become quite stocky as adults.
Box-patterned Gecko
Diplodactylus steindachneri
Distribution: North and Eastern Australia
Description: Slender and long tailed.
Groud color can range from dark brown to pinkish. Usually large, light cream blotches are found on the back. Two pale
stripes starting from behind the eyse may connect the blotches. Sides are scattered with spots and thin flecks.
Tessellated Gecko
Diplodactylus tessellatus
Distribution: Central and Western Australia
Description: A smaller Diplodactylus
that varies from palish grey to red/brown tones. May be speckled throughout or sparsely patterned. Thick and somewhat spinose
tail. Hatchlings are boldly marked.
Western Stone Gecko
Diplodactylus vittatus
Distribution: South-Eastern Australia
Description: A highly variable gecko
when it comes to pattern. Can range from striped, to spotted, to blotched, to zig-zag patterned. Colors are typically
grey to tan with lighter, dark-edged pattern. Tail is fat and carrot-shaped.
Gibber Gecko
Diplodactylus byrnei
Distribution: Southern Australia
Description: Body is robust while tail
is more slender. Reddish brown coloratoin with 4-5 irreguar cream-colored blotches. In some specimens, blotches may interconnect.
Small dark spots are scattered throughout. Top of head is pale with dark mottling.
Helmeted Gecko
Diplodactylus galeatus
Distribution: Central Australia
Description: A medium-sized Diplodactylus
with a fat-tail and stout body. Colors range from reddish to orange to yellow. Various amounts of blotching along body
and tail. Dark line originating from behind each eye encircles the head giving the appearance of a helmet.
Specializing in Captive Bred Geckos
Speckled Stone Gecko
Diplodactylus polyopthalmus
Distribution: Southwest Australia
Description: A smaller
but stocky gecko with variable ocelli and a speckled pattern. Predominantly greyish brown with white, red, black and greyish
marklings. Some specimens have little to no pattern but are light colored instead. A seldom kept gecko.
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