Cat Gecko PAIR | Aeluroscalabotes felinus
Plan the habitat for the adult animal, with secure housing and room to carry out its natural behaviour.
At a Glance
| Origin & natural habitat |
Southeast Asia; shaded forest vegetation. |
| Adult size |
Around 18–22 cm including tail. |
| Lifespan |
Around 8–12 years. |
| Temperament |
Individuals vary; allow time to settle before any handling. |
| Activity |
Night-active and secretive. |
| Social needs |
Single animal or a confirmed compatible pair. |
Housing & Setup
Enclosure dimensions are length × depth × height unless stated otherwise. Plan for the adult animal; larger, suitably furnished housing is encouraged.
| Adult housing |
At least 60 × 45 × 60 cm for one adult; a compatible pair requires additional space and separate resources. |
| Enclosure type |
Planted arboreal/semi-arboreal terrarium. |
| Temperature |
Cooler forest conditions, around 22–25°C by day with a modest night drop; avoid intense hot basking. |
| Lighting & UVB |
Provide a regular day/night cycle with darkness at night. Select species-appropriate UVB, with shaded retreats and safe lamp distances. |
| Humidity / moisture |
Around 70–85%, with ventilation and drying of surfaces. |
| Substrate |
Species-appropriate, pesticide-free substrate; avoid aromatic woods. |
| Furnishings & filtration |
Fine secure branches, dense foliage, multiple hides and drinking droplets. |
Behaviour & Compatibility
Shy display gecko. Keep handling minimal, provide abundant retreats and monitor a pair for competition.
Feeding & Nutrition
Offer varied, appropriately sized gut-loaded live insects. Growing juveniles need small meals more frequently; adults generally need measured meals 2–3 times weekly, adjusted to body condition. Gut-load feeder insects and use calcium and a reptile multivitamin according to the product instructions and the animal’s UVB provision. Avoid overlapping vitamin D3 products; ask our reptile team to check the schedule for this animal. Keep fresh water available.
Routine Care
Check temperatures, humidity, appetite and behaviour daily. Replace drinking water and remove waste promptly. Clean bowls and contaminated furnishings regularly; monitor weight and shedding. Arrange advice from an exotics vet for persistent changes in appetite, breathing or movement.
Important Before Buying
A specialist gecko sensitive to overheating and disturbance. Confirm the supplied animals’ current conditions and whether they are an established compatible pair.
Live Animals Are Click & Collect Only
We do not ship live animals. Order online and wait for confirmation that your animal is ready before collecting from Newlands Home and Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Have the enclosure prepared and its conditions checked before collection.
