Stumpff's ground gecko (Paroedura stumpffi)

Short answers

Stumpff's ground gecko: How big does the enclosure need to be?

80×40×40 cm for a pair.

Stumpff's ground gecko: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 28–33 °C, basking spot Basking spot 35–40 °C, at night 18–22 °C.

Stumpff's ground gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Recommended (UVB 5.0), weaker for nocturnal species.

Stumpff's ground gecko: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–12 years.

Stumpff's ground gecko: Is it suitable for beginners?

Partly – manageable with some prior knowledge (difficulty: Beginner with some knowledge).

Climate

Daytime temperature

28–33 °C

Night temperature

18–22 °C

Basking spot

Basking spot 35–40 °C

Humidity

30–50 %

UVB

Recommended (UVB 5.0), weaker for nocturnal species

Enclosure

Minimum size

80×40×40 cm for a pair

Substrate

A sand-loam mix they can dig in, plus stone slabs and roots

Feeding

Food

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

Feeding interval

adults 2–3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

10–12 cm

Life expectancy

8–12 years

Origin

Northern Madagascar and Nosy Be

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

A cooler rest of 6–8 weeks at 16–20 °C

Cohabitation

In pairs or as a harem (1.2); never two males together, they fight over territory and the basking spot until one is injured or permanently gives way. Females generally get along but need their own heat and hiding spots; feed separately if they differ in size.

Notes

A humid-forest species, nocturnal and quiet.

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What you need to start

To keep Stumpff's ground gecko (Paroedura stumpffi) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (80×40×40 cm for a pair), substrate (A sand-loam mix they can dig in, plus stone slabs and roots), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.