Keep this species at an ambient temperature between 75-85F. A daytime hot spot of around 95F should also be provided; this can be maintained with a heat pad or heat lamp. Western banded geckos require no special lighting. Western banded geckos spend a lot of time in a more humid microclimate.
Q. What can I feed my Texas banded gecko?
Diet. In the wild, banded geckos eat a large variety of insects and arachnids. In captivity, they do the same thing. Crickets, mealworms, waxworms, small roaches and other insects that are easy to obtain are readily accepted.
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Q. How often feed banded gecko?
Feeding and Diet Among the readily available food options include mealworms, crickets, small roaches, waxworms, as well as other insects. You may also want to add a calcium supplement to the prey’s food every other feeding. They can be fed as much as they can three times a week.
Q. Can you hold a banded gecko?
One last thought: Because you live in California and this species is native to your state, you probably will find that you must secure a hobby permit before you can legally keep and breed banded geckos, regardless of the source of your animals. Please try to abide by all local laws, and don’t try to take any shortcuts.
Q. Do banded geckos eat their shed?
Reptiles shed their skin on regular basis, and Banded Geckos should molt about every 2-4 weeks. Unlike some other reptiles, Banded Geckos will eat the skin after it comes off, so don’t be alarmed if you don’t see any shed skin in their enclosure!
Q. How big do banded geckos get?
The western banded gecko is a terrestrial lizard, ranging in total length (including tail) from 4–6 inches (10–15 cm). Hatchlings measure 1 inch (2.5 cm).
Q. Are banded geckos good pets?
Central American Banded Geckos are very popular pets because these are easy to take care of and are small, easy to keep in a small aquarium/terrarium. The natural habitat of this gecko is the woodlands and the semi-arid areas in Guatemala and Costa Rica.
