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Gecko

Giant Day Gecko

Phelsuma grandis
Origin
Northern Madagascar
Adult size
25–30 cm long
Temperature
24–32 °C
Humidity
60–75%
Adults eat
About every 2 days

The giant day gecko is a bright green gecko that is active in the day. It is a beautiful display animal, but not one for handling.

Give strong UVB lighting and a basking spot of 32 to 35 °C, with the rest of the enclosure at 24 to 28 °C. Mist once or twice a day so humidity stays at 60 to 75%.

Feed dusted insects every 2 to 3 days and a fruit nectar or complete gecko diet a few times a week. Males fight, so keep one male per enclosure. It is listed on CITES Appendix II.