Asiatic House Gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus)
ValueAquatics Care Sheet Equipment for keeping Asiatic House Gecko
Terrarium
PT-2600 Exo Terra Glass Terrarium 30×30x30m (12×12x12”) WxDxH
For 2 or 3 lizards. PT-2605 Exo Terra Glass Terrarium 45×45x45m (18×18x18”) WxDxH
Lighting for the PT-2600: Compact Terrarium Canopy PT-2225 + Bulb PT-2189 Repto glo 5.0 compact new 26W
Lighting for the PT-2605: Compact Terrarium Canopy PT-2226 + 2 x PT-2189 Repto glo 5.0 compact new 26W
Heating: Royce Heat mat 7×12” will do on a Habistat mat stat
Substrate: Orchid Bark
Décor: Vines PT-3080 – PT-3082 Plants PT-3040 – 3052. Branches well secured, Pool Bark Effect small
Care
Asiatic House Gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus)
Description The Asiatic House Gecko is nocturnal, meaning they are active during the nigh time hours. The adhesive lamellae of these lizards do not cover the entire bottom of their feet, not extending to their toes.
Estimated Size: 6″
Location: Southeast Asia; spread too many tropical areas.
Captive Care Information
Food & Water Their main diet will consist of insets . Feed them a varying diet of crickets mealworms Locusts, waxworms and spiders , and spiders. If your Asiatic House Gecko is large enough, baby mice can also be offered sparingly. Make sure to dust the food items with a multi-vitamin supplement. Your Geckos will lick water that collects on the glass and items in the habitat. Some Asiatic House Geckos tend to lick water from a shallow dish as well.
Lighting, Temperature & Humidity
Keep the daytime temperature in the habitat from 73°F to 86°F. At night, drop this range down to 68°F to 77°F. Humidity levels should remain constant around 80%. Use full spectrum UVB lighting along with a heat source; either an incandescent light bulb or ceramic heat emitter.
Housing
A tall habitat is required for Asiatic House Geckos, as they like to climb. The overall habitat does not need to be very large however, with a minimum of 12″ x 12″ by 16″ being sufficient. The bigger the better though. Fill the habitat with branches and leaves. Asiatic House Geckos will lay their eggs on the branches and other items, so make sure they are easy to remove (to transfer to an incubator). Use a Orchid bark as a substrate.
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