Baby crested geckos hatch out between 1.5 & 2 grams and are considered juveniles until they hit sexable weight, often at 16 grams. An adult crested gecko ranges from 35-55+ grams for females, while males are considered âadultâ around 25 grams, when they are likely to successfully mate with a female. Larger females can often intimidate smaller males, and generally itâs always best to pair similarly sized animals to avoid bullying from either party.
Interestingly, Wrangell Island isn't the only place in Alaska with garnets, although no one has as yet mentioned finding a ledge such as Wrangell's elsewhere in the state. There are garnet industries in New York and Montana, mining the stones for garnet paper and other related products.
Alaska Fish and Game wildlife biologist Jeff Selinger said snakes in Southcentral Alaska are not as far-fetched as one would think. The common garter snake is the only species of snake found in Alaska and can be found as far up as Northern Canada, he said. Selinger said no snakes have been recorded living in the wild in the Kenai Peninsula, but that does not mean people cannot have them as an indoor pet. Some pet stores sell garter snakes, he said. Another possibility that the snake arrived in Alaska via cargo ship, he said. â(Garter snakes) live off insects and frogs,â he said.