Eastern spiny-tailed gecko (Strophurus williamsi)

Short answers

Eastern spiny-tailed gecko: How big does the enclosure need to be?

60×40×60 cm.

Eastern spiny-tailed gecko: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 25–31 °C, basking spot 34 °C, at night 18–21 °C.

Eastern spiny-tailed gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Weak UVB recommended.

Eastern spiny-tailed gecko: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–12 years.

Eastern spiny-tailed gecko: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

25–31 °C

Night temperature

18–21 °C

Basking spot

34 °C

Humidity

45–60 %

UVB

Weak UVB recommended

Enclosure

Minimum size

60×40×60 cm

Substrate

Sand-loam with dry branches and bark

Feeding

Food

Insects

Feeding interval

adults 3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

9–12 cm

Life expectancy

8–12 years

Origin

Eastern Australia – dry forest

Protection status

Captive-bred animals only

Brumation

A cooler spell of 6–8 weeks

Cohabitation

Keeping as a pair or a small harem (1.2) is possible. Two males do not work together - they fight over territory and basking spots until one is seriously injured or ends up permanently cornered. One male with several females, however, works reliably. Several basking and hiding spots matter so subordinate animals can retreat, and feed separately once animals differ in size.

Notes

Blue mouth lining, shown as a threat. Care as for the other Strophurus.

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Related species

• Jewelled gecko (Strophurus elderi) – Intermediate
• Northern spiny-tailed gecko (Strophurus ciliaris) – Intermediate
• Southern spiny-tailed gecko (Strophurus intermedius) – Intermediate
• Golden-tailed gecko (Strophurus taenicauda) – Intermediate
• Kristin's spiny-tailed gecko (Strophurus krisalys) – Intermediate
• Western shield spiny-tailed gecko (Strophurus wellingtonae) – Intermediate
• Western spiny-tailed gecko (Strophurus spinigerus) – Intermediate
• Thick-tailed gecko (Underwoodisaurus milii) – Beginner to intermediate

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What you need to start

To keep Eastern spiny-tailed gecko (Strophurus williamsi) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×40×60 cm), substrate (Sand-loam with dry branches and bark), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.