Yamashina's cave gecko (Goniurosaurus yamashinae)

Short answers

Yamashina's cave gecko: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 22–26 °C, basking spot No basking spot — at most a warm corner up to 27 °C, at night 18–20 °C.

Yamashina's cave gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Not essential (nocturnal), weak UVB is possible.

Yamashina's cave gecko: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 10–15 years.

Yamashina's cave gecko: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Yamashina's cave gecko: Can several be kept together?

Keeping them singly is the least stressful option and the safe standard; two males must never be kept together.

Climate

Daytime temperature

22–26 °C

Night temperature

18–20 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot — at most a warm corner up to 27 °C

Humidity

70–85 %

UVB

Not essential (nocturnal), weak UVB is possible

Enclosure

Minimum size

60×45×45 cm für 1 Tier

Substrate

Forest-floor substrate, permanently damp, plus slate slabs and caves

Feeding

Food

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

Feeding interval

adults 2×/week

Key facts

Adult size

14–16 cm

Life expectancy

10–15 years

Origin

Kumejima, Japan

Protection status

CITES II and strictly protected in Japan

Brumation

A cooler rest of 8–10 weeks at 12–16 °C

Cohabitation

Keeping them singly is the least stressful option and the safe standard; two males must never be kept together. Several females can live together given enough floor space and a hide each; drawback: lower-ranking animals are pushed away from food, so weights must be monitored. A male with one or two females only for breeding; kept permanently, he harasses the females.

Notes

Found on a single island. Practically absent from the trade.

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What you need to start

To keep Yamashina's cave gecko (Goniurosaurus yamashinae) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×45×45 cm für 1 Tier), substrate (Forest-floor substrate, permanently damp, plus slate slabs and caves), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.