Golden Gecko

Common Name: Golden Gecko Latin Name: Gekko ulikovskii

Native To: The warm rainforests of Vietnam. Size Range: Males grow to around
7", while females stay smaller at around 5" to 6".

Temperament: These geckos do not like to be handled. They are somewhat hyper and
can stress easily. They can and will bite when bothered.

Housing Requirements:

Enclosure: A single gecko can be housed in a 10-gallon aquarium. Provide
hiding spots, climbing branches and vines within the tank. A secure lid isnecessary.

Temperature: Range between 78-85 degrees F.

Heat/Light: They do not need a UV light, but do need a nocturnal heat lamp to
provide necessary heat. An under-the-tank heater can also be used to
supplement heat if needed.

Substrate: A substrate such as Bed-A-Beast™ or any other lizard bedding can be
used. Moss also helps keep the humidity inside the cage, and provides
more cover for the geckos. Try to avoid substrates such as reptile carpet or
Repti-bark™.

Environment: These geckos need a warm and humid environment. The cage
needs to be misted at least twice a day and the geckos themselves should
be misted. A large water dish is also helpful with humidity, even though
very few geckos will drink directly from the dish.

Diet: A varied diet of crickets, mealworms, waxworms and super worms works best for
these geckos. Make sure to gut load the insects and dust calcium/vitamin powder
once a week. Make sure no uneaten crickets remain in the cage, as crickets tend to
bite at the limbs of the geckos and may injure them.
Maintenance: Dead crickets and fecal material should be cleaned out regularly and the
water bowl should be kept clean. Handlers should be sure to thoroughly wash
hands after handling animals or animal related materials.

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