Kim Howell's dwarf gecko (Lygodactylus kimhowelli)

Short answers

Kim Howell's dwarf gecko: How big does the enclosure need to be?

30×30×45 cm.

Kim Howell's dwarf gecko: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 25–30 °C, basking spot 32 °C, at night 20–23 °C.

Kim Howell's dwarf gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Essential (UVB 5.0).

Kim Howell's dwarf gecko: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 5–8 years.

Kim Howell's dwarf gecko: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

25–30 °C

Night temperature

20–23 °C

Basking spot

32 °C

Humidity

60–75 %

UVB

Essential (UVB 5.0)

Enclosure

Minimum size

30×30×45 cm

Substrate

Coco humus, bamboo, planting

Feeding

Food

Small insects, fruit purée

Feeding interval

adults 3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

7–9 cm

Life expectancy

5–8 years

Origin

Tanzania

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Keeping them in pairs (one male, one female) is the least stressful option. One male with two females sometimes works in a larger enclosure – the drawback: whether the females get along depends on their temperament, so watch them and separate if necessary. Never keep two males together.

Notes

A boldly black-and-white striped head. Care as for the other Lygodactylus.

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What you need to start

To keep Kim Howell's dwarf gecko (Lygodactylus kimhowelli) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (30×30×45 cm), substrate (Coco humus, bamboo, 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.