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Madagascan Day Geckos are one of
the largest diurnal (daytime active) species of gecko native to Eastern coastal
areas of Madagascar and its offshore islands. It has also been accidentally
introduced to various places around the world including Florida and Mauritius. They
used to be classified as a subspecies of the Giant day gecko, but all three of
the subspecies have now all been given full species status
Day Geckos are active, alert and
brightly coloured making them excellent occupants for display vivaria. In the
wild they inhabit humid lowland rainforest and are often found in and around
human dwellings as they adapt readily to secondary habitat. They feed on small
insects, fruit, sugary tree sap and nectar from flowers. Smaller day geckos can
even act as pollinators for some species of flower. They will thrive in live
planted / Bioactive enclosures and will feed on a mixed diet of insects and
artificial gecko diet like those that are made for crested geckos. As a treat
they can also have honey or mashed fruit.
They are not suitable for
handling due to their fast speed and the delicate nature of their skin. While
all geckos can drop their tail if startled (the term for this is caudal
autotomy), day geckos are also able to voluntarily shed off the top layers of scales
and skin so that if grabbed by a predator they can wriggle free leaving the
predator with just a mouthful of scales while the gecko escapes. With a little
gentle coaxing and perseverance many day geckos will get tame enough within
their enclosure to be hand fed on insects and honey. Most day geckos are best
kept singly or in pairs and while perhaps not as aggressive to one another as
some of the other days geckos we would always recommend these should only be
housed in singles or sexed pairs.
Like virtually all the
animals we sell, these Madagascan Day Geckos were bred right here in store.
Picture shows adult female.
Animal Information | |
LATIN NAME | Phelsuma madagascariensis madagascariensis |
DOB: | CB2023 |
SEX | Unsexed |
ADULT SIZE | 5-7in (13-17cm) |
DIET | Insects, artificial diet, fruit |
TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS | 27-30C |
ADULT ENCLOSURE SIZE | 18 x 18 x 24in (45 x 45 x 60cm) |
LIFE-SPAN | 15+ years |
Madagascan Day Gecko
- Brand: Global Geckos
- Product Code: GLPMM23
- Availability: Ring to Enquire
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£100.00
- Ex Tax: £83.33
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