EXPERIENCE ROXY'S PET SHOP CARE SHEETS

Scientific Name: Eublepharis macularius
Lifespan: 15–20 years
Adult Size: 8–10 inches
Temperament: Calm, easy to handle, great for beginners

• Minimum Enclosure Size: 60 x 45 x 45cm (24x18x18") for one adult gecko.
• Type: Horizontal (ground-dwelling) glass or plastic terrarium / Wooden Vivarium
• Substrate:
  • Adults: Reptile carpet, slate tiles, or loose substrates like excavator clay (with care).
  • Avoid loose sand for young geckos to prevent impaction.
• Décor: Multiple hides (warm, cool, and moist), rocks, logs, artificial plants for enrichment.
   

• Temperature Gradient:
  • Warm side: 30–32°C (86–90°F)
  • Cool side: 22–25°C (72–77°F)
     
• Heating: Under-tank heat mat with a thermostat (essential for belly heat).
• Lighting: UVB (2–5%) optional but beneficial, especially for breeding females and juveniles.
• Night temperatures: Can drop to 18–20°C (64–68°F) safely.
   

• Humidity Level: 30–40% (low humidity)
• Provide a moist hide filled with damp moss or coco fibre to aid with shedding.
• Fresh water in a shallow bowl at all times.
   

• Diet: Live insects only (no fruit/veg).
  • Main feeders: Crickets, locusts, dubia roaches, mealworms.
  • Occasional treats: Waxworms or morio worms.
• Supplements: Dust live food with calcium every feed and a multivitamin 1–2 times a week.
• Provide a small calcium dish in the enclosure.
   

• Calm and usually easy to handle.
• Always handle gently, support the body.
• Avoid pulling the tail — they can drop it if stressed or grabbed.
   

• Spot Clean: Daily waste removal.
• Deep Clean: Monthly full clean with reptile-safe disinfectant.
   

✔️ Horizontal Terrarium/ Vivarium (60x45x45cm minimum)
✔️ Under-Tank Heat Mat + Digital Thermostat
✔️ Thermometer & Hygrometer
✔️ Reptile Carpet, Slate Tiles, or Excavator Clay (substrate)
✔️ 3+ Hides (Warm, Cool & Moist Hide)
✔️ Décor (Rocks, Logs, Plants)
✔️ Shallow Water Bowl
✔️ Food Dishes & Calcium Dish
✔️ Moist Moss or Coco Fibre (for shedding hide)
✔️ Live Insects (Crickets, Locusts, Roaches, Mealworms)
✔️ Calcium + D3 Supplement
✔️ Multivitamin Supplement
✔️ Reptile-Safe Disinfectant