Termite hill gecko (Hemidactylus triedrus)

Short answers

Termite hill gecko: How big does the enclosure need to be?

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

Termite hill gecko: What temperature does it need?

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

Termite hill gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?

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

Termite hill gecko: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 10–15 years.

Termite hill 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

12–15 cm

Life expectancy

10–15 years

Origin

India and Sri Lanka

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

No winter rest; somewhat cooler in winter

Cohabitation

In pairs or singly — males are territorial and must never be kept together. One male with one female works in a sufficiently large enclosure.

Notes

Prettily banded, a quiet species from drier country.

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What you need to start

To keep Termite hill gecko (Hemidactylus triedrus) 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.