Electric Blue Day Gecko (Lygodactylus williamsi) set-up

JL1000 · #1 06-19-2011, 01:55 AM

Hello, I recently bought a Lygodactylus williamsi. He is doing great. I was wondering if anyone has any advice on how to set-up a terrarium for this species. Advice and pictures would be great because I would like some inspiration on how to set it up.

Lordoftheswarms · #2 06-19-2011, 10:20 AM

For future reference, it is better to make a post like this, get some advice, and build the vivarium BEFORE getting the animal.

Furthermore, there is a search function at the top of the page. You don't think that you are the first person to talk about L. williamsi vivarium do you? I'm certain this has been discussed before. People are more willing to help you if you help yourself.

Chum · #3 06-19-2011, 11:14 AM

I agree with Lordoftheswarms - You really should at least do a quick seach first.

It is very easy to find good caresheets on the net for popular species such as this one.

Try this link: http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=lygodactylu...msi+care+sheet

One thing though - if you animal is wild caught, be sure to check it for small red mites. It is very common that they have that.

hexentanz · #4 06-19-2011, 06:05 PM

Be nice guys! Remember you were both once new as well. As with this if you remember behavior like this turns people off from speaking further.

Yes it is better to research any pet first before purchasing. I will not disagree to this, but still.

As for the question the OP is asking. It is quite simple to setup a terrarium for these guys. They like cork decor. Often people use cork backgrounds for them to climb around on and use some additional cork tubes or branches. Lygodactylus williamsi | Gecko Time goes in to a little more detail on what their terrarium is like.

It is also a good idea to google around images of vivariums for these geckos to get a general idea of what they like and is possible.

If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to ask. If you would feel more comfortable after your experience here so far you can shoot me a private message directly.

JL1000 · #5 06-20-2011, 01:14 AM

Thanks guys for inspiring me to not want to be apart of this online forum. I am not an idiot. I did plenty of research on this gecko species. The care sheets are somewhat broad on how to set things up. I google searched images and did not find much. I was hoping to simply get inspired on ways to enhance my geckos cage furthermore. He already has the perfect set-up I would just like to give him the absolute best home possible since he is such a beautiful creature. Thank you hexentanz for your advice. I have read the geckotime article a few times and it has been very helpful and thank you for recommending the cork bark. It is something I am now strongly considering adding.

hexentanz · #6 06-30-2011, 01:45 AM

Hey I just wanted to checkup and see how things with you and the new gecko are doing?