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Lined Day Gecko
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Lined Day Gecko

Place of Origin and Range The Lined Day Gecko is a species of diurnal gecko native to Madagascar. It has also been introduced to Réunion
Description The lined day gecko has soft, green skin on its back and a distinct black band running down the side of its body, bordered on the lower edge by a light-coloured stripe.
Morph Patterns Available Yes
Adult Size Can grow up to 15 cm (6 in)
Accommodation A minimum of two hides, a warm one and a cooler one, using their hides to "stalk" or wait for dinner. A day basking lamp(basking spot 80'F(27'C)or some snake owners prefer under tank heating. Also you want to include a bathing dish big enough for your lizard to climb in without overflowing. To improve shedding. 2 ft x 2 ft x 4 ft terrarium for an adult. Cover the sides of the cage when possible to prevent injury to your gecko from running into glass.
Lifespan Can live 2- 8 years
Feeding / Diet In captivity, these animals can be fed with crickets, wax worms (wax moth larva), fruit flies, maggots, meal worms and houseflies.
Breeding The females lay up to 5 pairs of eggs. At a temperature of 28°C, the young will hatch after approximately 40–45 days. The juveniles measure 55–60 mm. They should be kept separately since even the juveniles can be quite quarrelsome. Sexual maturity is reached after 10–12 months.
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