Neon day gecko (Phelsuma klemmeri)

Short answers

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

30×30×45 cm for a single animal; at least 45×45×60 cm for a pair, more like 60×40×80 cm for a harem group (vertical, with plenty of bamboo tubes).

Neon day gecko: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 25–28 °C (cooler zone ~24 °C), basking spot 30–32 °C, at night 20–22 °C.

Neon day gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: UVB needed (Ferguson zone 2–3, UV index 2–3); diurnal.

Neon day gecko: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: ~10 years (up to 15).

Neon day gecko: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

25–28 °C (cooler zone ~24 °C)

Night temperature

20–22 °C

Basking spot

30–32 °C

Humidity

60–80 %

UVB

UVB needed (Ferguson zone 2–3, UV index 2–3); diurnal

Enclosure

Minimum size

30×30×45 cm for a single animal; at least 45×45×60 cm for a pair, more like 60×40×80 cm for a harem group (vertical, with plenty of bamboo tubes)

Substrate

Bioactive or coco substrate, dense planting, plenty of bamboo tubes (a bamboo dweller)

Feeding

Food

Small insects (fruit flies, micro crickets) plus fruit purée or nectar; calcium

Feeding interval

adults 3–4×/week plus fruit purée, juveniles daily

Key facts

Adult size

~9–10 cm total length (a dwarf day gecko)

Life expectancy

~10 years (up to 15)

Origin

North-western Madagascar (coastal forest, bamboo); threatened in the wild

Protection status

CITES Appendix II / EU Regulation Annex B (Phelsuma spp.); proof of origin plus registration required

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Comparatively sociable for a Phelsuma: a pair or harem group (one male plus several females) is possible in a well-structured enclosure; NEVER keep several males together

Notes

Very small and quick – set it up escape-proof (fine ventilation) and with plenty of bamboo tubes. Small feeder animals only. The parents are not cannibalistic, and the young can stay in the enclosure.

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What you need to start

To keep Neon day gecko (Phelsuma klemmeri) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (30×30×45 cm for a single animal; at least 45×45×60 cm for a pair, more like 60×40×80 cm for a harem group (vertical, with plenty of bamboo tubes)), substrate (Bioactive or coco substrate, dense planting, plenty of bamboo tubes (a bamboo dweller)), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.