House geckos are a small inexpensive gecko and can be maintained in captivity. But they are not meant to be handled because they have sensitive skin and are very fast. These geckos can be housed with Green anoles Long tailed lizards and Green tree frogs. But watch for any aggressive or territorial behavior especially among males.
Like most geckos these geckos are nocturnal, wich means they are sleep during the day and active at night. If you keep the terrarium in your room you might hear them at night moving around. These geckos get stressed by handling so it should be minimum. They are fast so be careful when grabbing them and make sure not to grab them by the tail. Because like in most lizards it is a defense mechanism and can break off. It will grow back but it will never be the same.
House geckos come from a tropical environment and need a warm, humid home.
These geckos should be fed at night or in the afternoon.
House geckos can be housed in a 10 gallon terrarium for 1 to 2 geckos if you want to house more add atleast 5 gallons per gecko. Be sure to use a screen lid for the cage.
Provide a shallow water dish even if the gecko does not drink from it this will aid in humidity. Mist the cage two to three times a day to maintain humidity. Humidity should be 60 to 80 percent. A hydrometer will help you keep track of humidity levels.
Include branches and multiple hiding areas and plants fake or live. Some good choices are pothos, ficus, and some philodendron.
Day temperatures 75 to 85 degrees and night temperatures can drop to 65 to 75 degrees.
Use a thermometer inside the cage to monitor the temperature.
Use a 2 to 3 inch layer of reptile bark bedding or coconut fiber bought at local pet stores.
Insects Crickets, mealworms, and occasional waxworms. But crickets are the main staple.
Dust insects in a reptile calcium twice a week. Calcium can be bought at local pet stores.
Size 4 to 6 inches
Life span 3 to 5 years with proper care
Like most geckos these geckos are nocturnal, wich means they are sleep during the day and active at night. If you keep the terrarium in your room you might hear them at night moving around. These geckos get stressed by handling so it should be minimum. They are fast so be careful when grabbing them and make sure not to grab them by the tail. Because like in most lizards it is a defense mechanism and can break off. It will grow back but it will never be the same.
House geckos come from a tropical environment and need a warm, humid home.
These geckos should be fed at night or in the afternoon.
House geckos can be housed in a 10 gallon terrarium for 1 to 2 geckos if you want to house more add atleast 5 gallons per gecko. Be sure to use a screen lid for the cage.
Provide a shallow water dish even if the gecko does not drink from it this will aid in humidity. Mist the cage two to three times a day to maintain humidity. Humidity should be 60 to 80 percent. A hydrometer will help you keep track of humidity levels.
Include branches and multiple hiding areas and plants fake or live. Some good choices are pothos, ficus, and some philodendron.
Day temperatures 75 to 85 degrees and night temperatures can drop to 65 to 75 degrees.
Use a thermometer inside the cage to monitor the temperature.
Use a 2 to 3 inch layer of reptile bark bedding or coconut fiber bought at local pet stores.
Insects Crickets, mealworms, and occasional waxworms. But crickets are the main staple.
Dust insects in a reptile calcium twice a week. Calcium can be bought at local pet stores.
Size 4 to 6 inches
Life span 3 to 5 years with proper care
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