Horsfield's gecko (Gekko horsfieldii)

Short answers

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

45×45×70 cm (height).

Horsfield's gecko: What temperature does it need?

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

Horsfield's gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Recommended (UVB 2–5 %).

Horsfield's gecko: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–12 years.

Horsfield'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

75–90 %

UVB

Recommended (UVB 2–5 %)

Enclosure

Minimum size

45×45×70 cm (height)

Substrate

Coco humus, vertical cork bark, dense planting

Feeding

Food

House crickets, crickets, wax moths

Feeding interval

2–3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

15–19 cm total length

Life expectancy

8–12 years

Origin

Malaysia, Indonesia – rainforest

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

A pair (1.1) or one male with several females works given enough space; in related flying geckos females get along well. Keeping it singly also works. Never keep two males together – they fight.

Notes

A gliding gecko with skin folds on the flanks, legs and tail – it glides between trees. It needs height and high humidity; the camouflage on bark is perfect, and the animals are often hard to find.

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What you need to start

To keep Horsfield's gecko (Gekko horsfieldii) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (45×45×70 cm (height)), substrate (Coco humus, vertical cork bark, dense 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.