Skunk Gecko Care Sheet
Lizard
8 - 10 inches long
7 - 10 years
Insectivore
Diet & Nutrition
Skunk Geckos are insectivores. Offer a variety of live insects including crickets, mealworms, waxworms, and cockroach nymphs.
Feeding Schedule
Feed babies and juveniles once daily. Adults should also eat daily, although they may not eat as much as a younger Skunk Gecko. Dust food with calcium powder daily & a multivitamin once a week. Feed them the amount they will eat in 10 minutes.
Housing & Habitat
Skunk Geckos come from Indochina. The environment should be kept warm and humid. Provide plenty of foliage for hiding along with various branches for climbing. Skunk Geckos may be kept alone or in pairs. If housed together geckos should be of similar size to avoid injury. Never house two males together in the same tank. Two females generally get along well. A male and female will likely breed if housed together.
Enclosure Size
A single adult must have a minimum cage size of 20" Long x 10" Deep x 12"
High, also known as a 10-gallon tank. A screen lid is recommended for safety.
Substrate
Due to humidity requirements an absorbent substrate is desired. Peat moss or coconut fiber are preferred.
Temperature & Lighting
Temperature
A Skunk Gecko's basking spot should be 90°F. The cool end of the tank can be as cool as 70°F.
Lighting
Since this is a nocturnal species, it requires only one light bulb. This is the heat lamp which also emits UVA. There is no current proof that the animal requires
UVB light, although some keepers prefer to provide UVB.
Plant and Fish bulbs are not UVB bulbs.
Humidity & Watering
Humidity
Skunk Geckos also require high humidity. The cage should be sprayed once to twice daily with a spray bottle. Spray until the cage and decorations are dripping. Humidity levels should be between 65% - 75%.
Watering
Provide a bowl of fresh drinking water at all times.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do Skunk Geckos eat?
Skunk Geckos are insectivores. Offer a variety of live insects including crickets, mealworms, waxworms, and cockroach nymphs.
What size enclosure does a Skunk Gecko need?
Skunk Geckos come from Indochina. The environment should be kept warm and humid. Provide plenty of foliage for hiding along with various branches for climbing. Skunk Geckos may be kept alone or in pairs. If housed together geckos should be of similar size to avoid injury. Never house two males together in the same tank. Two females generally get along well. A male and female will likely breed if housed together. A single adult must have a minimum cage size of 20" Long x 10" Deep x 12" High, a...
What temperature and lighting does a Skunk Gecko need?
A Skunk Gecko's basking spot should be 90°F. The cool end of the tank can be as cool as 70°F. Since this is a nocturnal species, it requires only one light bulb. This is the heat lamp which also emits UVA. There is no current proof that the animal requires UVB light, although some keepers prefer to provide UVB. Plant and Fish bulbs are not UVB bulbs. Humidity: Skunk Geckos also require high humidity. The cage should be sprayed once to twice daily with a spray bottle. Spray until the cage and ...