Golden-tailed gecko (Strophurus taenicauda)

Short answers

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

60×40×60 cm.

Golden-tailed gecko: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 25–30 °C, basking spot 33 °C, at night 18–21 °C.

Golden-tailed gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Weak UVB recommended.

Golden-tailed gecko: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–12 years.

Golden-tailed gecko: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

25–30 °C

Night temperature

18–21 °C

Basking spot

33 °C

Humidity

45–60 %

UVB

Weak UVB recommended

Enclosure

Minimum size

60×40×60 cm

Substrate

Sand-loam with dry branches

Feeding

Food

Insects

Feeding interval

adults 3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

9–12 cm

Life expectancy

8–12 years

Origin

Queensland, Australia

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

Striking red eyes with a golden ring. It rests in the open on thin twigs – it needs plenty of fine branchwork.

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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
• Kristin's spiny-tailed gecko (Strophurus krisalys) – Intermediate
• Eastern spiny-tailed gecko (Strophurus williamsi) – 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 Golden-tailed gecko (Strophurus taenicauda) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×40×60 cm), substrate (Sand-loam with dry branches), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.