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is a marlb gecko the same as a golden gecko i know they look the same in every way



12/27/08  09:21am

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They are cousin species and look very different. Marbled geckos are smaller/slimmer and have a marbled coloration scheme. They are also feistier and bite loads. Golden geckos have a solid gold color with hardly visible horizontal white segmental stripes down the back. Golden geckos are smarter and can turn a much darker color if stressed. Both are relatively hard and expensive to care for, but cheap to buy. If you go to a petstore and they have both in the same tank for 10 dollars a piece, do not buy them. They will undoubtedly have parasites and be stressing to death. Most marbled geckos sold in the US are wild caught and illegally shipped over.

Other information: Golden geckos are from the rainforests of Vietnam and surrounding areas. Marbled geckos are from Australia.

I will show you pictures:
Marbled gecko



golden gecko



12/27/08  10:18pm


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