Smith's green-eyed gecko (Gekko smithii)

Short answers

Smith's green-eyed gecko: How big does the enclosure need to be?

80×50×100 cm.

Smith's green-eyed gecko: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 26–30 °C, basking spot 32 °C, at night 22–24 °C.

Smith's green-eyed gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Weak UVB recommended.

Smith's green-eyed gecko: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 12–18 years.

Smith's green-eyed gecko: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

26–30 °C

Night temperature

22–24 °C

Basking spot

32 °C

Humidity

70–85 %

UVB

Weak UVB recommended

Enclosure

Minimum size

80×50×100 cm

Substrate

Coco humus, sturdy cork tubes, climbing branches

Feeding

Food

Insects, fruit purée, occasionally nestlings

Feeding interval

adults 2–3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

25–35 cm

Life expectancy

12–18 years

Origin

South-East Asia – rainforest

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Keeping it singly is least stressful and safest for this hard-biting gecko. A pair (1.1) only in a considerably larger enclosure with several hides; drawback: the female is harassed and bite injuries are possible. Never keep two males together.

Notes

A large, powerful gecko with a greenish sheen and golden eyes. Bitey – not an animal for handling.

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What you need to start

To keep Smith's green-eyed gecko (Gekko smithii) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (80×50×100 cm), substrate (Coco humus, sturdy cork tubes, climbing branches), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.