EXPERIENCE ROXY'S PET SHOP CARE SHEETS

Overview:
Small, nocturnal, arboreal geckos from New Caledonia, known for their fringed crests, sticky toe pads, and calm temperament.

Lifespan: 15–20 years

• Enclosure: Vertical terrarium preferred, minimum 30 × 30 × 45 cm
• Substrate: Coconut fibre, orchid bark, or paper towels
• Décor: Branches, cork bark, live or artificial plants for climbing and hiding
• Temperature:
  • Day: 22–26 °C
  • Night: 18–22 °C
• Humidity: 50–70%, mist daily
• Lighting: Low to moderate lighting; UVB optional but beneficial
   

• Commercial powdered crested gecko diet (CGD)
• Live insects (crickets, roaches) 1–2× weekly for adults; more often for juveniles
   

Water: Shallow water dish and regular misting
Behaviour: Nocturnal, arboreal, gentle, enjoys climbing
Health: Watch for shedding issues, lethargy, or weight loss
Sexing: Males show hemipenal bulges; females have a flatter base

• Daily: Mist enclosure, remove waste
• Weekly: Spot clean
• Monthly: Full clean of enclosure and décor
   

Overview:
Small, nocturnal geckos from Southeast Asia with striking golden colouring and red eyes.

Lifespan: 10–15 years

• Enclosure: Vertical terrarium, minimum 30 × 30 × 45 cm
• Substrate: Coconut fibre, orchid bark, or moss
• Décor: Plants, branches, hides
• Temperature:
  • Day: 24–28 °C
  • Night: 20–24 °C
     
• Humidity: 60–80%, mist daily
• Lighting: Low light; UVB optional
   

• Commercial gecko diet
• Supplement with crickets, mealworms, or small waxworms
• Juveniles require insects more frequently
   

Water: Shallow water dish and misting
Behaviour: Nocturnal, arboreal, shy; best as a display species

Maintenance: As per Crested Gecko

Overview:
Hardy, ground-dwelling geckos from Asia, popular with beginners due to their calm nature.

Lifespan: 15–20 years

• Enclosure:
  • Juveniles: 60 × 30 × 30 cm
  • Adults: 90 × 30 × 30 cm
     
• Substrate: Paper towels, tile, or reptile carpet (avoid loose substrate)
• Décor: Hides, flat rocks, shallow water dish
• Temperature:
  • Basking: 31–32 °C
  • Cool side: 24–27 °C
  • Night: 21–24 °C
• Lighting: UVB optional; maintain day/night cycle
   

• Insectivorous: crickets, mealworms, dubia roaches
• Calcium dusting:
  • Juveniles: daily
  • Adults: 2–3× weekly
• Multivitamin: once weekly
   

Behaviour: Nocturnal, calm, ground-dwelling

Maintenance: As per Crested Gecko

Overview:
Rare, tropical arboreal geckos from New Caledonia with a gentle nature.

Lifespan: 10–15 years

• Enclosure: Vertical terrarium, minimum 30 × 30 × 45 cm
• Substrate: Coconut fibre, moss
• Décor: Cork bark, live plants, branches
• Temperature:
  • Day: 24–27 °C
  • Night: 20–24 °C
• Humidity: 60–80%, mist daily
• Lighting: Low light; UVB optional
   

• Commercial gecko diet supplemented with insects
   

Behaviour: Nocturnal, arboreal, shy

Maintenance: As per Crested Gecko

Overview:
Large, terrestrial skinks known for their blue tongues, intelligence, and calm temperament.

Lifespan: 15–20 years

• Enclosure:
  • Juveniles: 90 × 30 × 30 cm
  • Adults: 120 × 60 × 60 cm
     
• Substrate: Coconut coir, cypress mulch, or soil mix
• Décor: Hides, rocks, branches
• Temperature:
  • Basking: 35–38 °C
  • Cool side: 24–29 °C
• Lighting: UVB essential, 10–12 hours daily
   

• Omnivorous: leafy greens, vegetables, fruits
• Occasional insects; juveniles need higher protein
   

Water: Shallow dish, cleaned daily
Behaviour: Diurnal, curious, calm

• Daily: Food and water
• Weekly: Spot clean
• Monthly: Full enclosure clean
   

Overview:
Friendly, diurnal lizards from Australia, well known for their interactive behaviour.

Lifespan: 10–15 years

• Enclosure:
  • Juveniles: 90 × 30 × 30 cm
  • Adults: 120 × 60 × 60 cm
• Substrate: Tile, reptile carpet, or desert sand
• Décor: Rocks, branches, hides, basking platforms
• Temperature:
  • Basking: 35–40 °C
  • Cool side: 24–29 °C
  • Night: 21–24 °C
     
• Lighting: Full-spectrum UVB essential
   

• Juveniles: 70% insects, 30% vegetables
• Adults: 70% vegetables, 30% insects
• Dust insects with calcium and multivitamin
   

Behaviour: Diurnal, social, enjoys basking

Overview:
Striking arboreal chameleons from Yemen and Saudi Arabia, known for their casque and colour-changing ability.

Lifespan: 5–7 years

• Enclosure: Vertical, well-ventilated; minimum 45 × 45 × 60 cm (larger for adults)
• Substrate: coco fibers- soil
• Décor: Branches, vines, and dense plants
• Temperature:
  • Basking: 30–35 °C
  • Ambient: 22–26 °C
  • Night drop: 18–22 °C
• Humidity: 50–70%, mist 2–3× daily
• Lighting: UVB essential (T5 5–6%) plus basking lamp
   

• Live insects: crickets, locusts, roaches
• Dust with calcium and vitamins; gut-load feeders
   

Water: Misting and drip systems only
Behaviour: Diurnal, solitary, display species
Sexing: Males have tarsal spurs; females do not

• Daily: Mist, feed, check temperatures
• Weekly: Spot clean
• Monthly: Full clean

8 .Dune Gecko (Stenodactylus spp.)

Overview:
Small, desert-dwelling geckos native to North Africa and the Middle East, known for their sandy coloring, delicate build, and quick, alert movements. Best suited as a display species.

Lifespan: 8–12 years

Enclosure: Terrestrial vivarium, minimum 45 × 30 × 30 cm

Substrate: Fine sand, sand/soil mix, or arid-specific substrate

Décor: Flat rocks, cork bark, hides, and low branches for shelter

Temperature:

• Day: 26–32 °C (basking area up to 35 °C)
   
• Night: 20–22 °C
   

Humidity: Low (30–40%); light misting occasionally

Lighting: Low-level lighting; UVB recommended but not essential

Live insects such as pinhead crickets, small roaches, and mealworms
Dust insects with calcium; multivitamin weekly

Water: Shallow water dish; occasional light misting

Behavior: Nocturnal, ground-dwelling, fast-moving, minimal handling recommended

Health: Monitor appetite, weight, and shedding

Sexing: Males may show slight hemipenal bulges; sexing juveniles can be difficult

Daily: Check temperatures, replace water, remove waste

Weekly: Spot clean substrate

Monthly: Partial substrate change and full décor clean