Symmetrical chameleon gecko (Eurydactylodes symmetricus)

Short answers

Symmetrical chameleon gecko: How big does the enclosure need to be?

From 45×45×60 cm.

Symmetrical chameleon gecko: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 22–26 °C, at night 18–20 °C.

Symmetrical chameleon gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Not essential (weak UVB is possible).

Symmetrical chameleon gecko: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–12 years.

Symmetrical chameleon gecko: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

22–26 °C

Night temperature

18–20 °C

Humidity

70–80 %

UVB

Not essential (weak UVB is possible)

Enclosure

Minimum size

from 45×45×60 cm

Substrate

Humus and sand, dense planting, thin climbing branches

Feeding

Food

Insects, plus fruit purée

Feeding interval

insects 2×/week, fruit purée 2×/week

Key facts

Adult size

10–12 cm

Life expectancy

8–12 years

Origin

Süd-Neukaledonien (Grande Terre), Wald und Buschland 20–1050 m

Protection status

Captive-bred animals only

Brumation

No

Cohabitation

Keeping it singly is the least stressful option. Pairs or trios (one male, two females) are common in the genus Eurydactylodes and usually work; drawback: females are strained by continuous clutches, and several feeding and hiding spots are needed. Never keep two males together. There are no reports specific to this species.

Notes

A small bush dweller, active by day and by night alike. It tolerates no heat above 28 °C — in summer, cooling is the real issue.

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What you need to start

To keep Symmetrical chameleon gecko (Eurydactylodes symmetricus) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (from 45×45×60 cm), substrate (Humus and sand, dense planting, thin 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.