Rhacodactylus Sarasinorum
Common Name: Slender Prehensile Tailed Gecko
 Size:
This species can reach up to 5 inches snout to vent length
and 10.5 inches total length.
Distribution:
The slender prehensile tailed gecko is only found in
tropical forests and bordering scrublands of Souther Grande
Terre.
Description:
This lizard is the least "Rhac Like" of the genus, lacking
fleshy fringes, folds and webbing between the digits.
It has the most limited distribution of any Rhacodactylus
with the exception of the lesser rough snouted gecko.
Primarily nocturnal
and arboreal, this species has been sighted very high up in
the trees.
 Sexing:
R. sarasinorum cannot be sexed until they are 3-3.5 inches
snout to vent length. At that time, males will show
the first signs of a bulbous hemipenile bulge and enlarged
cloacal spurs.
Longevity:
Saras are potentially long lived and captive specimens can
live for 15 or more years in captivity.
Temperature:
This species can be maintained at 25-28°C (77-82°F) during the
day and 22-24°C (72-75°F) at night. Gravid females should be
exposed to a hot spot that reaches 29°C (85°F) during the
breeding season.
Food:
R. auriculatus will thrive on the same dietary regime as R.
Cilatus and Chahoua.
Captive Environment:
This species can be housed and maintained like R.
ciliatus and R. chahoua. Large branches that can serve
as climbing areas are recommended as well as a natural soil
type substrate. Unlike most Rhacodactylus, saras will
readily burrow in substrate when provided. Aggression
has been observed to be very limited in communal situations,
but it is always recommended to separate adult males of all
Rhacodactylus.
 Breeding:
In this species, sexual maturity can be reached in as little
as one year but like the chahoua and gargoyles, it is
recommended that you keep males and females separate until
the females are at least 16-18 months of age. They can
either be bred in pairs or small harems of one male and
three females. Fertile eggs will be buried in soft
substrate just as with R. Ciliatus.
Saras have proven
to be the most inconsistent breeders of all the Rhacs.
Although some individuals may produce up to six clutches a
year, others can go through several breeding seasons without
producing a single egg.
Incubation:
The eggs are incubated like those of the cresteds and the
incubation time is typically 80-90 days at an incubation
temperature of 78-80 degrees. | 
