Tiger bent-toed gecko (Cyrtodactylus tigroides)
Geckos · Difficulty: Intermediate
Key facts and care guidance for Tiger bent-toed gecko (Cyrtodactylus tigroides) (origin: Western Thailand). Adult size around 17–21 cm. Life expectancy 8–12 years. The values below are carefully researched guidance.
Short answers
Tiger bent-toed gecko: How big does the enclosure need to be?
60×45×60 cm for a pair.
Tiger bent-toed gecko: What temperature does it need?
Daytime 26–30 °C, basking spot No basking spot — at most a warm place up to 30 °C, at night 22–24 °C.
Tiger bent-toed gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?
UVB: Not essential (nocturnal), but weak UVB is still beneficial.
Tiger bent-toed gecko: How long do they live?
Life expectancy: 8–12 years.
Tiger bent-toed 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
- No basking spot — at most a warm place up to 30 °C
- Humidity
- 70–85 %
- UVB
- Not essential (nocturnal), but weak UVB is still beneficial
Enclosure
- Minimum size
- 60×45×60 cm for a pair
- Substrate
- Forest-floor substrate, permanently slightly damp, plus cork tubes and vertical pieces of bark
Feeding
- Food
- Crickets, roaches, house crickets and firebrats, dusted regularly with calcium and vitamins
- Feeding interval
- adults 2–3×/week
Key facts
- Adult size
- 17–21 cm
- Life expectancy
- 8–12 years
- Origin
- Western Thailand
- Protection status
- Not listed under CITES
- Brumation
- No winter rest; in winter just somewhat cooler and drier
- Cohabitation
- Keep in pairs, as 1.1 or 1.2; males never together. The reason: several males fight over territory and the best hides until one is injured or sits permanently in a corner. Females generally get along but need their own hides; feed animals of different sizes separately.
Notes
Strongly banded, hence the name. Limestone caves and their surroundings.
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Related species
- Agusan bent-toed gecko (Cyrtodactylus agusanensis) – Intermediate
- Chanhome's bent-toed gecko (Cyrtodactylus chanhomeae) – Intermediate
- Elok bent-toed gecko (Cyrtodactylus elok) – Intermediate
- Intermediate bent-toed gecko (Cyrtodactylus intermedius) – Intermediate
- Kinabalu bent-toed gecko (Cyrtodactylus baluensis) – Intermediate
- Short-palmed bent-toed gecko (Cyrtodactylus brevipalmatus) – Intermediate
- Malayan bent-toed gecko (Cyrtodactylus pulchellus) – Intermediate
- Malaysian bent-toed gecko (Cyrtodactylus malayanus) – Intermediate
What you need to start
To keep Tiger bent-toed gecko (Cyrtodactylus tigroides) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×45×60 cm for a pair), substrate (Forest-floor substrate, permanently slightly damp, plus cork tubes and vertical pieces of bark), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.
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Last updated: 25 September 2026 · Editor: Reptoria editorial team · Sources include: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyrtodactylus, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_bent-toed_gecko
All values are non-binding guidance and do not replace expert advice. Research thoroughly from several sources before acquiring and keeping an animal, and observe the applicable law (species and animal protection in particular).