Agricola's chameleon gecko (Eurydactylodes agricolae)

Short answers

Agricola's chameleon gecko: How big does the enclosure need to be?

45×45×60 cm.

Agricola's chameleon gecko: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 21–24 °C ideal, briefly up to 26 °C; permanently above 27 °C becomes dangerous, basking spot 28 °C, at night 18–21 °C.

Agricola's chameleon gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Weak UVB recommended.

Agricola's chameleon gecko: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 12–18 years.

Agricola's chameleon gecko: Is it suitable for beginners?

Rather not – it is considered an intermediate species (difficulty: Intermediate).

Climate

Daytime temperature

21–24 °C ideal, briefly up to 26 °C; permanently above 27 °C becomes dangerous

Night temperature

18–21 °C

Basking spot

28 °C

Humidity

65–80 %

UVB

Weak UVB recommended

Enclosure

Minimum size

45×45×60 cm

Substrate

Coco humus, fine twigs, dense planting

Feeding

Food

Fruit purée, small insects

Feeding interval

adults 3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

10–13 cm

Life expectancy

12–18 years

Origin

New Caledonia, endemic to the main island of Grande Terre; forest and scrubland up to about 1,000 m altitude

Protection status

Export prohibited – captive-bred animals only

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Singly, as a pair, or as 1.2. Two males do not work together. Housing together is not recommended before sexual maturity; tail-biting also occurs among females, so every group needs to be observed and needs several retreats and perches. Feed separately where there are size differences.

Notes

A tiny, very slow gecko with chameleon-like movement. It needs fine branchwork rather than thick branches.

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Related species

• Symmetrical chameleon gecko (Eurydactylodes symmetricus) – Intermediate
• Vieillard's chameleon gecko (Eurydactylodes vieillardi) – Intermediate
• Bavay's gecko (Bavayia sauvagii) – Beginner
• Mossy New Caledonian gecko (Mniarogekko chahoua) – Beginner to intermediate
• Gargoyle gecko (Rhacodactylus auriculatus) – Beginner
• Crested gecko (Correlophus ciliatus) – Beginner
• New Caledonian giant gecko (Rhacodactylus leachianus) – Intermediate
• Jalu mossy gecko (Mniarogekko jalu) – Intermediate

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What you need to start

To keep Agricola's chameleon gecko (Eurydactylodes agricolae) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (45×45×60 cm), substrate (Coco humus, fine twigs, dense planting), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.