Robust velvet gecko (Oedura robusta)

Short answers

Robust velvet gecko: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 28–32 °C, basking spot 30–33 °C, at night 18–22 °C.

Robust velvet gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Recommended (UVB 5.0).

Robust velvet gecko: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–15 years.

Robust velvet gecko: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Robust velvet gecko: Can several be kept together?

In pairs or as a trio (1.2) — both are kept; keeping it alone is also fine.

Climate

Daytime temperature

28–32 °C

Night temperature

18–22 °C

Basking spot

30–33 °C

Humidity

40–55 %

UVB

Recommended (UVB 5.0)

Enclosure

Minimum size

60×40×60 cm, für ein Paar ab 80×40×60 cm

Substrate

A sand-loam mix they can dig in, plus bark, branches and flat stones

Feeding

Food

Crickets, roaches and house crickets, dusted regularly with calcium and vitamins

Feeding interval

adults 2–3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

14–18 cm

Life expectancy

8–15 years

Origin

Eastern Australia

Protection status

Australia does not export wildlife — only European captive-bred animals

Brumation

A cooler rest of 8–10 weeks at 14–18 °C

Cohabitation

In pairs or as a trio (1.2) — both are kept; keeping it alone is also fine. Never keep males together; they fight. Give each animal its own cork tube and a spot under the heat.

Notes

It lives under loose bark. Quiet and easy to breed.

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Related species

• Marbled velvet gecko (Oedura marmorata) – Beginner
• Northern velvet gecko (Oedura castelnaui) – Beginner
• Northeastern velvet gecko (Oedura coggeri) – Beginner
• Ocellated velvet gecko (Oedura monilis) – Beginner
• Southern spotted velvet gecko (Oedura tryoni) – Beginner
• Thick-tailed gecko (Underwoodisaurus milii) – Beginner to intermediate
• Broad-tailed gecko (Phyllurus platurus) – Intermediate
• Fat-tailed diplodactylus (Diplodactylus conspicillatus) – Intermediate

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What you need to start

To keep Robust velvet gecko (Oedura robusta) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×40×60 cm, für ein Paar ab 80×40×60 cm), substrate (A sand-loam mix they can dig in, plus bark, branches and flat stones), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.