Golden gecko (Gekko badenii)

Short answers

Golden gecko: How big does the enclosure need to be?

60×40×80 cm.

Golden gecko: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 26–30 °C, basking spot 32 °C, at night 21–24 °C.

Golden gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Weak UVB recommended.

Golden gecko: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 10–15 years.

Golden gecko: Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes – it is considered suitable for beginners (difficulty: Beginner).

Climate

Daytime temperature

26–30 °C

Night temperature

21–24 °C

Basking spot

32 °C

Humidity

60–75 %

UVB

Weak UVB recommended

Enclosure

Minimum size

60×40×80 cm

Substrate

Coco humus, cork tubes, climbing branches, planting

Feeding

Food

Insects, fruit purée

Feeding interval

adults 3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

15–20 cm

Life expectancy

10–15 years

Origin

Vietnam, Cambodia

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Keeping it singly is least stressful, as the animals are territorial and almost only males are available in the trade. A pair (1.1) or one male with two females works in a larger enclosure, drawback: the females are often harassed and drained by frequent clutches, so provide several hides, feeding spots and calcium. Never keep two males together.

Notes

A quiet, easily kept climbing gecko in yellow and gold. Markedly more even-tempered than the tokay.

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What you need to start

To keep Golden gecko (Gekko badenii) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×40×80 cm), substrate (Coco humus, cork tubes, climbing branches, 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.