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Some interesting facts on geckos of the world, and of New Zealand in particular
Some tips for prospective keepers on how to go about obtaining geckos
An outline of how to provide suitable cages for keeping New Zealand geckos,
with photos to give prospective cage builders some ideas
Some comments on how to set up cages
Vital information on how to select NZ native plant species which will thrive in cages
How to utilise a variety of methods to provide live insects as food for captive geckos
How to treat common health problems in captive geckos
How to preserve geckos which die in captive collections
Tips on how to transport geckos safely from one location to another
Notes on some of the more commonly kept species
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LINK TO APPLY FOR AUTHORITY TO HOLD CAPTIVE LIZARDS
An authority from the Department of Conservation is required to hold New Zealand native lizards in captivity.
Click here to go to the relevant section of the DOC website.