Yellow-headed gecko (Gonatodes albogularis)

Short answers

Yellow-headed gecko: How big does the enclosure need to be?

40×40×50 cm.

Yellow-headed gecko: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 25–29 °C, basking spot 30 °C, at night 21–24 °C.

Yellow-headed gecko: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Weak UVB recommended.

Yellow-headed gecko: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 5–8 years.

Yellow-headed gecko: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

25–29 °C

Night temperature

21–24 °C

Basking spot

30 °C

Humidity

65–80 %

UVB

Weak UVB recommended

Enclosure

Minimum size

40×40×50 cm

Substrate

Coco humus with leaf litter, cork bark, planting

Feeding

Food

Small insects

Feeding interval

adults every other day

Key facts

Adult size

7–9 cm

Life expectancy

5–8 years

Origin

Central America, northern South America, the Caribbean

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

A pair, keeping males separate: two males do not get along – they fight over territory and basking spots until one is seriously injured or permanently displaced. One male with several females, however, works reliably.

Notes

A diurnal dwarf gecko without adhesive lamellae – it climbs on rough surfaces. The male has a brilliant yellow head.

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What you need to start

To keep Yellow-headed gecko (Gonatodes albogularis) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (40×40×50 cm), substrate (Coco humus with leaf litter, cork bark, 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.