Care level: intermediate
Temperament: shy, but can become more bold in a well set up enclosure. Some morphs/localities are more outgoing than others
Minimum Enclosure Size: 20 gallon long (30″x12″x12″ (75x30x30cm)) for 1-2
Cohabitation: good in singles, pairs or groups.
Ideal Temp: 70-80°F (21-27°C)
Night Temp: 60-65°F (15.5-18°C)
Safe Temp Range: 60-85°F (15.5-29°C)
UVB: UVI zone 0.5-1/Ferguson zone 1 (e.g. Arcadia Shadedweller 7% at 18+” (45+cm) with no mesh or at 12+” (30+cm) over typical mesh)
Humidity: 70-100%, dips down to 50% temporarily is safe with access to water
Diet: small invertebrate feeders such as fruit flies, small crickets, small roaches, rice flour beetles, bean beetles, etc.
Size: size varies by morph; larger (such as ‘Costa Rican Green and Black’) may be up to 2” (5cm)
Wild Distribution: native to Central America (Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama) and introduced to Hawaii, US
(care guide written with contributions by mandi#6740)
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