Eastern Canary gecko (Tarentola angustimentalis)

Short answers

Eastern Canary gecko: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 28–33 °C, basking spot Basking spot 35–40 °C, at night 18–22 °C.

Eastern Canary gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Recommended (UVB 5.0), weaker for nocturnal species.

Eastern Canary gecko: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–12 years.

Eastern Canary gecko: Is it suitable for beginners?

Partly – manageable with some prior knowledge (difficulty: Beginner with some knowledge).

Eastern Canary gecko: Can several be kept together?

In pairs or as a harem (1.2); never two males together, they fight over territory and the basking spot until one is injured or permanently gives way.

Climate

Daytime temperature

28–33 °C

Night temperature

18–22 °C

Basking spot

Basking spot 35–40 °C

Humidity

30–50 %

UVB

Recommended (UVB 5.0), weaker for nocturnal species

Enclosure

Minimum size

60×40×40 cm für ein Tier, für ein Paar ab 80×40×40 cm

Substrate

A sand-loam mix they can dig in, plus stone slabs and roots

Feeding

Food

Crickets, roaches and house crickets, dusted regularly with calcium and vitamins

Feeding interval

adults 2–3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

11–14 cm

Life expectancy

8–12 years

Origin

Fuerteventura and Lanzarote

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

A cooler rest of 6–8 weeks at 16–20 °C

Cohabitation

In pairs or as a harem (1.2); never two males together, they fight over territory and the basking spot until one is injured or permanently gives way. Females generally get along but need their own heat and hiding spots; feed separately if they differ in size.

Notes

The driest of the Canary Island species. Mist very sparingly.

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What you need to start

To keep Eastern Canary gecko (Tarentola angustimentalis) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×40×40 cm für ein Tier, für ein Paar ab 80×40×40 cm), substrate (A sand-loam mix they can dig in, plus stone slabs and roots), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.