Orange-spotted day gecko (Phelsuma guimbeaui)

Short answers

Orange-spotted day gecko: How big does the enclosure need to be?

50×45×70 cm.

Orange-spotted day gecko: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 25–31 °C, basking spot 33 °C, at night 20–23 °C.

Orange-spotted day gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Essential (UVB 5.0–10.0).

Orange-spotted day gecko: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 10–15 years.

Orange-spotted day gecko: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

25–31 °C

Night temperature

20–23 °C

Basking spot

33 °C

Humidity

60–75 %

UVB

Essential (UVB 5.0–10.0)

Enclosure

Minimum size

50×45×70 cm

Substrate

Coco humus, a cork back wall, bamboo, planting

Feeding

Food

Insects, fruit purée, nectar

Feeding interval

3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

13–16 cm total length

Life expectancy

10–15 years

Origin

Mauritius – dry forest

Protection status

CITES II; IUCN "Endangered"

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

In pairs (one male, one female) in a large, densely planted enclosure – this way the species usually stays peaceful. Keeping it singly is equally appropriate and gives females a rest: after about six clutches the pair should be separated for a while anyway. One male with several females has not worked in the long term. Never keep two males together, and keep juveniles away from the male – he eats them.

Notes

A powerful day gecko with a rust-red dorsal pattern in the male. It needs more height and a hotter basking spot than the Madagascan species. Badly threatened in the wild by habitat loss.

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What you need to start

To keep Orange-spotted day gecko (Phelsuma guimbeaui) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (50×45×70 cm), substrate (Coco humus, a cork back wall, 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.