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Words of caution on selling native species

Not everyone is keen on the idea of selling native species.

• Minister of

"We're talking about endangered native species, not pets or

• A Department of Conservation spokesman: "Doc [the

"The real value to New Zealand from species like gecko or

"A healthy wild gecko population equals a healthy

• Independent herpetologist Dr Marieke Lettink: "I have no

"Some of the jewelled geckos seized last year and released

"It has been suggested that one means of solving this problem

"This would supposedly decrease harvesting pressure on wild

"So, should New Zealand captive breeders and herpetologists

1. "New Zealand species are slow-growing and have low

"For example, the crested gecko Rhacodactylus ciliatus from New Caledonia can lay up to nine clutches [two eggs

2. "It would undoubtedly put wild populations at huge risk

"For example ... there are only eight West Coast green geckos

3. "I fail to see why we should cater to the arrogant demands

4. "My personal belief is that lizards belong in the wild and

• Carey Knox, University Of Otago

"Jewelled geckos are slow-breeding.

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Up for sale is two Grande Terre type A leachianus. They are both unsexed and eating well on repashy. I am asking $900 each but if you want them both I can work out a better deal. First come first serve. I am willing to do short term payment plans. Not considering trades at this time. Delivery is available ontario wide for a small gas fee, shipping nationwide is also available.

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