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Gahagen Laboratories

I breed and study several species of reptile and amphibian fauna. Specializing in endangered and rare species using eco-friendly practices.
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08/25/2024

Breeder male Phelsuma lineata, and a great example of a high red lineata. Super excited to see this large of red markings being passed on to offspring.
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08/20/2024

Growing up fast!!
(Corucia zebrata)
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08/19/2024

Always love getting home from a show to new hatchlings! We had a great time at Daytona this year seeing friends, making new ones, and seeing some awesome animals from all over the country. Listed below is my remaining inventory of Day Geckos looking for new branches. PM for any info.

0.0.6 Lygodactylus williamsi (multiple bloodlines)
2.0 Lygodactylus kimhowelli
0.0.3 Phelsuma quadriocellata
0.0.3 Phelsuma lineata
0.0.6 Phelsuma laticauda Hawaiian blue line
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08/09/2024

Loving to see these juvenile Phelsuma standingi colors.
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08/07/2024

Male Phelsuma cepediana.
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07/26/2024

Got some Day Geckos looking for new branches. Pm for any info. 🇺🇸 only.

2.2.5 Lygodactylus williamsi
1.0.2 Lygodactylus kimhowelli
0.0.2 Phelsuma laticauda Hawaiian blue (pictured)
0.0.2 Phelsuma cepediana
0.1.3 Phelsuma ornata
0.0.3 Phelsuma quadriocellata
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07/24/2024

Baby Phelsuma standingi living under the close protection of mom and dad.
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07/20/2024

Female Phelsuma guimbeui getting ready to lay another pair of eggs.
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07/17/2024

Chubby male breeder Phelsuma nigistriata.
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07/14/2024

Happy to see some baby Phelsuma standingi starting to pop up in my adult breeder enclosure. This is one of the few species of Day Gecko that will allow hatchlings to stay within their territory and even offer some protection from predation, due to their huge size difference. Once their juvenile banded pattern dissolves into their adult dotted form though all bets are off and aggression can commence.
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07/13/2024

Breeder male Phelsuma lineata enjoying some midday Pangea.
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06/30/2024

Super productive few days at the lab!! I’ve been lucky enough to hatch 2 Phelsuma ornata, 2 lineata, 3 quadriocellata, 3 Lygodactylus williamsi, 1 kimhowelli and to top it off my second ever Phelsuma comorensis!! At this point I’m almost certain I have one of, if not the last breeding group of this species in the USA. I can remember back in the 90s seeing this once super abundant species at every reptile expo due to legal wild catching. Unfortunately, despite being a prolific species in captivity, captive numbers slowly decreased and wild caught specimens were no longer imported. This is the case for several Phelsuma species today, but it is my goal here at Gahagen Laboratories to keep as many Day Gecko species present in the American hobby through careful, selective captive breeding efforts.
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06/27/2024

Fresh hatchling Lygodactylus williamsi.
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06/20/2024

One of the boldest breeders here at the lab. This male Phelsuma quadriocellata is fearless, some would even consider his behavior as “friendly”.
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06/16/2024

I have a the following Day Geckos looking for new branches. Shoot me a PM for any additional info. 🇺🇸 flights only.
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1.1.6 Lygodactylus williamsi (multiple unrelated lines)
1.0 Lygodactylus kimhowelli
0.1.3 Phelsuma ornata
0.0.2 Phelsuma laticauda Hawaiian blue line
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06/11/2024

A very chunky male breeder Phelsuma guimbeui out enjoying a bask on this rainy day in Florida.
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06/04/2024

Always a welcome sight finding a Phelsuma guimbeui hatchling!
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06/01/2024

Love how vibrant these guys are right out of the egg!

I currently have a 1.1 looking for new branches.
PM for info.

(Lygodactylus kimhowelli)
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05/21/2024

Flap-Neck Chameleon, Chamaeleo Dilepis, found on a game drive on the side of the road. Beautiful specimen that wasn’t too perturbed by getting his photo taken.
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05/19/2024

Guess the Phelsuma species.
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05/15/2024

Breeder Phelsuma laticauda Hawaiian Blue Line
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05/07/2024

While in South Africa (Limpopo Region, Northern South Africa) I got to see a ton of these guys, Cape Dwarf Geckos (Lygodactylus capensis). Found in a huge variety of habitats from scraggly bushes in the savanna grasslands to human dwellings, resort’s landscaping and larger buildings this species was incredibly versatile in habitat. Though incredibly bold around humans, they would bolt if I got too close (especially for photos..). I was incredibly lucky to be able to catch this male in the photo. Almost every specimen I encountered was in indirect sunlight or even complete shade. The outdoor temperatures during my visit varied from the high 70s F all the way to 106 F on the hottest day we were there with nighttime temps in the 60s. I even got to witness a territorial dispute between two males on the wall of a primary school building. It ended with one male chasing away the less dominant, with no violent interactions. Overall wild behavior was very similar to the four Lygodactylus species that are in the US pet trade that I’m currently working with and breeding. It is always reassuring to see members of a genus in the wild to compare behavior and physiology to their domestic counterparts. As reptile keepers I believe looking to nature and using biomimicry is the best way to push the industry forward towards a more ethical, as well as productive future.
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05/03/2024

Had an amazing time in South Africa, but it’s nice to be back at the lab working.

(Lygodactylus kimhowelli)
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04/13/2024

Some of my male breeders here at the lab being extra colorful and photogenic today!

(Lygodactylus williamsi)
(Phelsuma ornata)
(Phelsuma robertmertensi)
(Phelsuma laticauda Hawaiian blue line)

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04/01/2024

Fresh hatched Phelsuma ornata! We currently have a 0.2.3 looking for new branches to climb. Pm for info.
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03/26/2024

This guy is loving this beautiful spring day in his outdoor enclosure.

(Phelsuma borbonica (agalegae) mater)
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02/11/2024

Our 3 Prehensile-Tailed Skink pups aren’t so small anymore!! I was able to photo 2 of the 3 with the second photo having my hand for scale, much to the annoyance of the little guy… The entire circulus of adults (1.2) are still super protective and will frequently charge me while trying to clean and feed. Working with and breeding this species has been an absolute childhood dream come true.

(Corucia zebrata)
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02/07/2024

Productive day here at the lab! I wanted to show some size comparison between Lygodactylus williamsi and Lygodactylus conraui. I also currently have several unsexed and young male Lygodactylus williamsi looking for new branches. Pm for any info.
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01/28/2024

It’s been an unusually busy winter season for hatchlings this year! This little williamsi is one of many that hatched this weekend. I currently have some larger established juveniles looking for some new branches. Shoot a message for any info!
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Address

Saint Petersburg, FL
33705

Telephone

+13053045291

Website

http://www.gahagenlaboratories.com/

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Hungry male Lygodactylus williamsi enjoying some dry Day Gecko diet. • • • #gahagenlaboratories #zoomedlabs #lygodactyluswilliamsi #lygodactylus #daygecko #daygeckos #daygeckosofinstagram #daygeckobreeder

Hungry male Phelsuma borbonica (agalegae) mater that was hatched right here in the lab a couple seasons back! Hoping to see some babies from him this season!! • • • #gahagenlaboratories #zoomedlabs #phelsuma #phelsumaborbonica #phelsumabreeder #phelsumaborbonicaagalegae #daygecko #daygeckos #daygeckosofinstagram

A very food driven Phelsuma standingi attacking the bottle to get to the sweet Pangea Fig and Insect blend inside. • • • #gahagenlaboratories #daygecko #daygeckos #daygeckosofinstagram #daygeckobreeder #phelsuma #phelsumastandingi #pangeareptile

Hungry Phelsuma guimbeui pair eating some Pangea Fig and Insect. Pairing this species can be tricky due to how much larger males can get, but thankfully these two have been doing great together! • • • #gahagenlaboratories #zoomedlabs #phelsuma #phelsumaguimbeaui #daygecko #daygeckos #daygeckosofinstagram #daygeckobreeder

Thirsty Gargoyle Gecko. • • • #gahagenlaboratories #zoomedlabs #gecko #geckolove #gargoylegecko #gargoylegeckobreeder #gargoylegeckosofinstagram #gargoylegeckos

This male Peacock Day Gecko is super excited for some MRP! (Phelsuma quadriocellata) • • • #gahagenlaboratories #zoomedlabs #phelsuma #phelsumaquadriocellata #peacockdaygecko #daygecko #daygeckos #daygeckosofinstagram #daygeckobreeder

Hungry Phelsuma ornata enjoying some Pangea this afternoon. I currently have a few juveniles from this breeding group looking to ✈️ PM for info. • • • #gahagenlaboratories #zoomedlabs #phelsuma #phelsumaornata #phelsumabreeder #daygecko #daygeckos #daygeckosofinstagram #daygeckobreeder

Hungry grandis enjoying some Pangea apricot blend. (Phelsuma grandis) • • • #gahagenlaboratories #zoomedlabs #daygecko #daygeckos #daygeckosofinstagram #daygeckobreeder #phelsumagrandis #giantdaygecko

Hungry Phelsuma ornata male… • • • #gahagenlaboratories #zoomedlabs #phelsuma #phelsumaornata #ornatedaygecko #daygecko #phelsumabreeder #gecko

Couldn’t be happier with this gorgeous pair of Northern Blue-Tongued Skinks. Can’t wait to see what this pretty female produces! • • • #gahagenlaboratories #zoomedlabs #northernbluetongueskink #bluetongueskink #bts #tiliqua #tiliquascincoidesintermedia #skink

Doing some cage maintenance and couldn’t pass up getting a short video of how hand trained these Black Tree Monitors have become! • • • #gahagenlaboratories #zoomedlabs #varanuskeeper #varanus #varanusbeccarii #blacktreemonitor #treemonitor #monitorlizard

Upgraded these guys to a more size appropriate tub. Large and colorful Armadillidium gestroi remain in my top 5 favorite isopod species/locale/morph that I work with here in the lab. • • • #gahagenlaboratories #zoomedlabs #isopod #isopods #armadillidium #armadillidiumgestroi #rollypolly #invertebrates