Stump-toed gecko (Gehyra mutilata)

Short answers

Stump-toed gecko: How big does the enclosure need to be?

60×45×80 cm for a pair — these species climb.

Stump-toed gecko: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 26–31 °C, basking spot Warm place up to 32 °C, at night 22–24 °C.

Stump-toed gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Not essential (nocturnal), but weak UVB is still beneficial.

Stump-toed gecko: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 10–15 years.

Stump-toed gecko: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

26–31 °C

Night temperature

22–24 °C

Basking spot

Warm place up to 32 °C

Humidity

65–80 %

UVB

Not essential (nocturnal), but weak UVB is still beneficial

Enclosure

Minimum size

60×45×80 cm for a pair — these species climb

Substrate

Forest-floor substrate, plus sturdy cork trunks and pieces of bark set vertically

Feeding

Food

Robust insects such as roaches, locusts and crickets, dusted regularly with calcium and vitamins

Feeding interval

adults 2–3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

10–13 cm

Life expectancy

10–15 years

Origin

Widely introduced across South-East Asia

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

No winter rest; somewhat cooler in winter

Cohabitation

1.1; never keep males together. The reason: several males fight over territory and the warm spot until one is injured or spends its life in a corner. Females usually get on, but each needs its own warm spot and hide; feed them separately once they differ in size.

Notes

A building dweller that follows human settlement. Very undemanding, and it drops its tail easily.

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What you need to start

To keep Stump-toed gecko (Gehyra mutilata) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×45×80 cm for a pair — these species climb), substrate (Forest-floor substrate, plus sturdy cork trunks and pieces of bark set vertically), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.