Seychelles giant day gecko (Phelsuma sundbergi)

Short answers

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

60×45×80 cm.

Seychelles giant day gecko: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 25–31 °C, basking spot 33 °C, at night 21–24 °C.

Seychelles giant day gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Essential (UVB 5.0–10.0).

Seychelles giant day gecko: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 10–15 years.

Seychelles giant 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

21–24 °C

Basking spot

33 °C

Humidity

65–80 %

UVB

Essential (UVB 5.0–10.0)

Enclosure

Minimum size

60×45×80 cm

Substrate

Coco humus, sturdy branches, bamboo, planting

Feeding

Food

Insects, fruit purée, nectar

Feeding interval

3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

17–24 cm total length

Life expectancy

10–15 years

Origin

The Seychelles

Protection status

CITES II

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

In pairs (one male, one female) in a large enclosure with plenty of visual barriers – drawback: fighting within the species is common and the pair has to be separated from time to time, so a spare enclosure is part of the set-up. Keeping it singly is equally appropriate and avoids this stress. Never keep two males together, and no smaller tankmates.

Notes

After P. grandis the second-largest day gecko in captivity, more grey-green than brilliant green. A powerful bite – little handling, and move it with a container rather than by hand.

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What you need to start

To keep Seychelles giant day gecko (Phelsuma sundbergi) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×45×80 cm), substrate (Coco humus, sturdy branches, 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.