Halmahera giant gecko (Gehyra marginata)

Short answers

Halmahera giant gecko: How big does the enclosure need to be?

From 60×50×80 cm.

Halmahera giant gecko: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 26–30 °C, at night 22–24 °C.

Halmahera giant gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Not essential.

Halmahera giant gecko: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–12 years.

Halmahera giant gecko: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

26–30 °C

Night temperature

22–24 °C

Humidity

70–80 %

UVB

Not essential

Enclosure

Minimum size

from 60×50×80 cm

Substrate

Humus and sand, plenty of cork and planting

Feeding

Food

Insects, plus fruit purée

Feeding interval

insects 2–3×/week, fruit purée 1×/week

Key facts

Adult size

20–25 cm

Life expectancy

8–12 years

Origin

The Moluccas (Indonesia)

Protection status

Captive-bred animals only

Brumation

No

Cohabitation

Can be kept in pairs or in a group of one male with several females (1.2). Never keep two males together, they fight over territory and the best hides until one is injured or permanently pushed into a corner. Females usually get along but need their own hides; feed separately if there is a size difference.

Notes

A quiet, nocturnal arboreal species. This genus too has delicate skin — keep handling to the minimum.

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What you need to start

To keep Halmahera giant gecko (Gehyra marginata) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (from 60×50×80 cm), substrate (Humus and sand, plenty of cork and 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.