Comoros day gecko (Phelsuma v-nigra)

Short answers

Comoros day gecko: How big does the enclosure need to be?

40×40×50 cm.

Comoros day gecko: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 25–30 °C, basking spot 32 °C, at night 20–23 °C.

Comoros day gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Essential (UVB 5.0).

Comoros day gecko: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 6–10 years.

Comoros day gecko: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

25–30 °C

Night temperature

20–23 °C

Basking spot

32 °C

Humidity

65–80 %

UVB

Essential (UVB 5.0)

Enclosure

Minimum size

40×40×50 cm

Substrate

Coco humus, bamboo tubes, planting

Feeding

Food

Small insects, fruit purée, nectar

Feeding interval

3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

8–10 cm total length

Life expectancy

6–10 years

Origin

The Comoros

Protection status

CITES II

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

In pairs (one male, one female) is the usual set-up. Keeping it singly is equally appropriate. One male with two females only works in a larger enclosure with several basking and feeding spots – drawback: one female can push the other aside. Never keep two males together.

Notes

One of the smallest day geckos, named for the V-shaped mark on the nape. Ideal for compact, tall terrariums – but it needs very fine food.

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What you need to start

To keep Comoros day gecko (Phelsuma v-nigra) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (40×40×50 cm), substrate (Coco humus, bamboo tubes, 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.