Grossmann's gecko (Gekko grossmanni)

Short answers

Grossmann's gecko: How big does the enclosure need to be?

60×45×80 cm (height).

Grossmann's gecko: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 25–30 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 21–24 °C.

Grossmann's gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Recommended (UVB 2–5 %).

Grossmann's gecko: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 10–15 years.

Grossmann's gecko: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

25–30 °C

Night temperature

21–24 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

70–85 %

UVB

Recommended (UVB 2–5 %)

Enclosure

Minimum size

60×45×80 cm (height)

Substrate

Coco humus, bamboo, vertical cork bark, planting

Feeding

Food

House crickets, crickets, roaches

Feeding interval

2–3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

20–25 cm total length

Life expectancy

10–15 years

Origin

Vietnam

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Keeping it singly is least stressful. A pair (1.1) or one male with two females is possible in a larger enclosure (about 80×45×90 cm for a pair) with several hides; drawback: females are harassed and drained by frequent clutches, and subordinate animals eat less. Never keep two males together.

Notes

A slender, prettily patterned gecko with strikingly large eyes. It needs height and vertical climbing surfaces. Quieter than the tokay, but it bites just as hard.

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What you need to start

To keep Grossmann's gecko (Gekko grossmanni) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×45×80 cm (height)), substrate (Coco humus, bamboo, vertical cork bark, 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.