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Show Hardy: Banded Gecko 73 From the above tables, it can be seen that the gonads tend to become progressively larger during April and May and probably become smaller during the autumn and winter. The breeding sea son is thus assumed to be during late April and May, with egg de position likely takirig place during the summer. It is unfortunate that June or July specimens are not available to demonstrate the condition -at that time. ... ... - In six juvenile males taken at various times, mostly during April, the testis length was 2.8 (1.1 3.7) while three juvenile fe males gave measurements of 1.5 (1.1 2.0). Two other juvenile females had ovaries so small they were not measured. Since geckoes with the juvenile coloration are obtained in early spring as well as late April and in May, it is assumed that these young do not breed during the year immediately following their hatching. ... ... ... SUMMARY Fifty four banded geckoes (Coleonyx variegutus) taken from beneath rocks in Washington County reveal that the species is chiefly insectivorous in its food habits. Beetles and spiders were the two most common food items consumed, but many other ... arthropod species were represented. Coarse sand was so labundant and so commonly found in the digestive tract that it is assumed that it functions as a grinding material. As a result of gonad measurements and the size of gonad com pared to animals with the juvenile coloration, it is believed that the animals do not breed the year following hatching. The breed ing season likely begins in late April and May. ... ... ' |
