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Neon Day Gecko (Phelsuma klemmeri)

Care level: Intermediate

Temperament: interactive, but not handleable; can be trained to walk onto your hand/arm and take food from tongs/fingers but should not be grabbed due to their fragile skin

Minimum Enclosure Size: 12”×12”×18” (30cm×30cm×45cm) for 1; 18”×18”×24” (45cm×45cm×60cm) for 2, opposite sex pair or 2 females

Basking Spot Temp (surface): 90°F (32°C)

Cool Side Temp: 80-82°F (27-28°C)

UVB: UVI 2.9-7.4/Ferguson zone 3 (Arcadia T5HO 6% at 8-13”(20-33cm) away with no mesh or 6-10”(15-25cm) away with typical mesh)

Humidity: 60-80%

Diet: omnivorous; crested gecko diet and insects

Size: 3.25-3.75″(8.3-9.5cm)

(care guide written with contributions by mandi#6740)


Other Resources:

ReptiFiles Guide – Neon Day Gecko