In appearance somewhat like juvenile leopard geckos. Coleonyx brevis Texas Banded Gecko S. Texas, adj. In colour and skin texture similar to the Leopard Gecko. These geckos do not fare well in captivity and it seems more research is needed to ascertain their requirements. It is protected in the US and rarely imported from Mexico.
Captives nevertheless are quite hardy and fare reasonably well.
Quite hardy once established, but does not like handling. Optimum temperature range is 74-82 deg. Captive care as for C. mitratus , but deVosjoli warns that there is a high mortality rate at all stages for these geckos as they apparently do not tolerate dietary vitamin D3 well. Temperature should be upper 70s, and these lizards will tolerate night drops into the 60s. Higher humidity is needed than for leopard geckos.