Description: From the tropical Indo-Australian Archipelago. A slender gecko, brownish with an attractive white line down the back that splits to each side of the head. Has adhesive toe pads. Maximum size is from 8" to 10". Quite hardy and a bit shy but it is very active at night. Males are territorial and will fight if kept together.

Temperature: Daytime 80° to 86°F, cooling down 5° to 10°F at night. A basking area may be provided (85° to 90°F). A temperature gradient throughout the enclosure is preferred. Seasonal temperature fluctuations should occur.

Humidity: High, approximately 70 to 80%. Frequent misting is beneficial.

Lighting: Grow lights are needed for live plants and a basking area is beneficial. Use a timer to simulate the tropics, 12 hours on / 12 hours off during the summer. Seasonal day length fluctuations are needed and will help to stimulate breeding. A dim night light is required for viewing nocturnal activities.

Feeding: Appropriately sized crickets are fine as a staple diet but a variety of other insects should be offered. A good vitamin/mineral supplement should be given twice a week for adults and more often for young, growing geckos. Clean water should be available at all times along with misting to allow them to lick up water droplets.

Habitat: Open forest habitat, at least 10-gallon size for a pair with a secure, ventilated top. Provide plenty of climbing branches and good-sized hiding spots in the form of caves or boxes.

Sexing: Adult males have a prominent row of pre-anal pores in the shape of a V. Two hemipenal bulges are visible at the base of the tail, one on each side. The females do not have hemipenal bulges and the pre-anal pores are less visible.

Breeding: Breeding may happen spontaneously in the spring or early summer if seasonal temperature and day length variations are allowed to occur. Eggs are adhesive and are laid in multiple clutches of 2, often attached to the glass where they have to be left until hatching occurs. Hatchlings should be removed as soon as possible and raised under similar conditions as the adults.

ENJOY YOUR PET LIFE FORMS, Dave & Donna