Seychelles bronze gecko (Ailuronyx seychellensis)

Short answers

Seychelles bronze gecko: How big does the enclosure need to be?

From 60×50×80 cm.

Seychelles bronze gecko: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 25–29 °C, at night 21–23 °C.

Seychelles bronze gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Recommended (T5 4–6 %).

Seychelles bronze gecko: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–12 years.

Seychelles bronze gecko: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

25–29 °C

Night temperature

21–23 °C

Humidity

70–80 %

UVB

Recommended (T5 4–6 %)

Enclosure

Minimum size

from 60×50×80 cm

Substrate

Humus and sand, plenty of climbing wood and planting

Feeding

Food

Insects, plus fruit purée and nectar

Feeding interval

insects 2×/week, fruit purée 2×/week

Key facts

Adult size

20–25 cm

Life expectancy

8–12 years

Origin

The Seychelles

Protection status

Captive-bred animals only

Brumation

No

Cohabitation

Kept in pairs - males must never be housed together. The reason: several males fight over territory and the best hiding spots until one is injured or sits permanently in a corner. Females usually get along but need their own hiding spots; feed separately if sizes differ.

Notes

An arboreal species with decidedly delicate skin: the scales come away over large areas when it is grasped (a protective mechanism). So handle it as little as possible.

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What you need to start

To keep Seychelles bronze gecko (Ailuronyx seychellensis) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (from 60×50×80 cm), substrate (Humus and sand, plenty of climbing wood and 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.