Voracious gecko (Gehyra vorax)
Geckos · Difficulty: Intermediate
Key facts and care guidance for Voracious gecko (Gehyra vorax) (origin: Fiji, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands). Adult size around 25–30 cm. Life expectancy 10–15 years. The values below are carefully researched guidance.
Short answers
Voracious gecko: How big does the enclosure need to be?
From 80×50×100 cm.
Voracious gecko: What temperature does it need?
Daytime 26–30 °C, at night 22–24 °C.
Voracious gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?
UVB: Not essential.
Voracious gecko: How long do they live?
Life expectancy: 10–15 years.
Voracious 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
- Humidity
- 70–85 %
- UVB
- Not essential
Enclosure
- Minimum size
- from 80×50×100 cm
- Substrate
- Humus and sand, sturdy climbing branches, planting
Feeding
- Food
- Insects, plus fruit purée
- Feeding interval
- insects 2×/week, fruit purée 1×/week
Key facts
- Adult size
- 25–30 cm
- Life expectancy
- 10–15 years
- Origin
- Fiji, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands
- Protection status
- Captive-bred animals only
- Brumation
- No
- Cohabitation
- Can be kept in pairs. Never keep two males together, they fight over territory and the best hides until one is injured or permanently pushed into a corner. Females usually get along but need their own hides; feed separately if there is a size difference.
Notes
The largest Gehyra species and correspondingly strong: it can bite with feeling. It needs a tall, well-structured enclosure.
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What you need to start
To keep Voracious gecko (Gehyra vorax) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (from 80×50×100 cm), substrate (Humus and sand, sturdy climbing branches, planting), 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: 9 October 2026 · Editor: Reptoria editorial team · Sources include: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gehyra_vorax, https://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/voracious-four-clawed-gecko-gehyra-vorax
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).