Lined day gecko (Phelsuma lineata)

Short answers

Lined day gecko: How big does the enclosure need to be?

45×45×60 cm.

Lined day gecko: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 25–30 °C, basking spot 33 °C, at night 19–22 °C.

Lined day gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Essential (UVB 5.0).

Lined day gecko: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–12 years.

Lined day gecko: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

25–30 °C

Night temperature

19–22 °C

Basking spot

33 °C

Humidity

60–80 %

UVB

Essential (UVB 5.0)

Enclosure

Minimum size

45×45×60 cm

Substrate

Coco humus, bamboo tubes, planting

Feeding

Food

Insects, fruit purée

Feeding interval

adults 3–4×/week

Key facts

Adult size

12–15 cm

Life expectancy

8–12 years

Origin

Madagascar

Protection status

CITES II

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

In pairs (one male, one female) is the usual set-up and generally works well with this species. Keeping it singly is equally appropriate; you just do not see any courtship behaviour. Two males must never be kept together; they fight over territory and basking spot. Several females only work in a considerably larger enclosure with several basking and feeding spots – drawback: one animal can suppress the other without any visible bite wounds.

Notes

A robust, easily kept beginner's Phelsuma. Bamboo tubes as resting places matter more than branches.

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What you need to start

To keep Lined day gecko (Phelsuma lineata) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (45×45×60 cm), substrate (Coco humus, bamboo tubes, 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.