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Gecko smithii
Green-eyed Gecko
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Size: 10 - 12 inches Lifespan: 7+ years Active: Nocturnal Habitat: Tropical rainforest
on cliffs and trees Water: Don't drink from
a bowl so mist the cage and plant leaves daily. Misting also Temperature: 82- 90
F day time, 65- 75 F nighttime. Lighting: Incandescent
or fluorescent during the day, and a red light at night. Full spectrum
lighting is recommended with plants. Diet: Crickets (calcium
dusted), mealworms, pinky mice, cockroaches, grasshoppers, and locusts.
Hatchlings feed 6 to 7 times a week. Adults need feed 3- 4 times a week. Temperament: Very aggressive. Males should not be housed together. Use of gloves recommended when handling |