• Peacock Day Gecko

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Due to it immense popularity in the summer we will be running our amazing starter kit special again where you can get 50% OFF ALL LIVESTOCK when purchased with one of our full starter kits. This covers any animal/group of animals up to £300 in value, for animals over £300 you still get £150 off their standard price when purchased with a full starter kit. Offer valid 01/11/24 until 20/01/25.

Peacock Day Geckos (Phelsuma quadriocellata) are one of the smaller diurnal (daytime active) species of gecko native to Eastern Madagascar. They are found from coastal forest regions up to moderate elevation rainforest and can regularly be found in close proximity to human habitation especially around rural buildings and farmland. One of the most frequent places that they can be found is living amongst the fronds of Pandanus palm trees (often alongside the pandanus frog (Guibemantis pulcher). Peacock day geckos are generally regarded as a “species complex” rather than an individual species as there are a number of very similar species that are all grouped together at this point and further scientific study is required in order to discern exact differences between different superficially similar species. Peacock day geckos get their name from the two spots on either flank just behind their front legs which look similar to the eyespots on a peacocks tail. As a general observation we find peacock days geckos to be one of the boldest of the small day gecko species and our adults will feed from our fingers or tongs when offered.

Day Geckos are active, alert and brightly coloured making them excellent occupants for display vivaria. In the wild they inhabit humid lowland rainforest. 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, peacock day geckos can normally also be housed in small groups so long as only 1 male is present within the group.

 Like virtually all the animals we sell, these Peacock Day Geckos were bred right here in store.

 

Animal Information
LATIN NAME Phelsuma q. quadriocellata
DOB: CB2020
SEX Unsexed
ADULT SIZE 3-4in (7-10cm)
DIET Insects, artificial diet, fruit
TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS 27-30C (basking spot at 32C)
ADULT ENCLOSURE SIZE 12 x 12 x 18in (30 x 30 x 45cm)
LIFE-SPAN 12+ years

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Peacock Day Gecko

  • Brand: Global Geckos
  • Product Code: GLPQ20
  • Availability: Ring to Enquire
  • £100.00

  • Ex Tax: £83.33

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