Giant Day Gecko
Live Animals Are Click and Collect Only
Please note that we do not ship live animals. You can order online and collect in store.
Giant Day Gecko (Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis) Care Sheet
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Details |
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| Common Name | Giant Day Gecko |
| Scientific Name | Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis |
| Origin | Madagascar |
| Adult Size | 20–30 cm |
| Lifespan | 10–15 years in captivity |
| Activity | Diurnal, arboreal |
Behavior
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Active during the day; excellent climber.
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Can be territorial; may display aggression towards conspecifics, especially males.
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Alert and visually striking; often observed on plants, branches, or glass surfaces.
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Can become accustomed to handling with care but stress easily.
Enclosure Requirements
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Tank Size: Minimum 120 liters vertical for a single adult; larger preferred
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Substrate: Coconut fiber, orchid bark, or soil mix for humidity retention
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Decor: Live plants, branches, cork bark, and vertical climbing surfaces
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Humidity: 60–80%
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Temperature:
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Basking / warm spot: 30–32°C
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Ambient: 26–28°C
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Night: 22–24°C
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Lighting: Full-spectrum UVB essential for health and plant growth
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Ventilation: Good airflow; avoid stagnant humid areas
Compatibility
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Best housed singly or in carefully monitored pairs.
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Avoid housing multiple males together due to territorial disputes.
Diet
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Omnivorous; feeds on insects and fruit-based diets:
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Crickets, fruit flies, small roaches
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Commercial gecko fruit mixes or pureed fruit
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Feed juveniles daily; adults 4–5× per week
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Dust insects with calcium and vitamins regularly
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Provide shallow water dish or mist leaves for hydration
Care Tips
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Maintain high humidity and provide climbing surfaces.
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Spot-clean daily; remove feces and uneaten food.
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Monitor for shedding issues, parasites, or lethargy.
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Provide vertical space for climbing and basking opportunities.
Breeding
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Oviparous; females lay 2 eggs per clutch.
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Eggs incubate at 28–30°C with high humidity.
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Hatchlings are independent and require appropriately sized insects and fruit puree.
Visual Quick Guide
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🏠 Enclosure: ≥120 L vertical, plants, branches, hides
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🌡️ Temp: Basking 30–32°C / Ambient 26–28°C / Night 22–24°C
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💧 Humidity: 60–80%
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🍴 Diet: Omnivorous (insects, fruit puree, commercial gecko diet)
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🕒 Activity: Diurnal, arboreal climber
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⚠️ Stress: Provide hides, vertical climbing surfaces, and gentle handling
Please note: We don't ship live animals. You can order online and choose click and collect, and we will hold it for you.
