[sajane]

I'm used to rain forest type conditions for my other pets. I'm new to panther geckos. I just want to confirm the requirements for a naturalistic habitat. I understand these geckos are from a dry forest type savannah area. Should I be misting them 1 or 2 times daily? Are they more of a desert gecko? Is cocoa bedding ok for them?

[aquapimp]

I've used coconut coir mixed with sand as a substrate for many years. They do not need ultra-frequent misting. I do mist twice a week, with a small water dish present at all times. I also keep one small hide barely moistened. They are awesome, hardy geckos!

[Ophidiophile]

I keep mine much the same as aquapimp mentions except that I mist a bit more often - about every other day (but I am in arid Colorado). I also use that most natural of substrates - newspaper . They have an assortment of cork bark hides and a plastic humidity chamber filled with damp peat moss. They lay eggs in there and also spend more time in there when shedding. I should mention that the geckos themselves seem to enjoy a spray down with warm water and avidly lick the droplets off their heads when sprayed.

[Pablo]

HI all,

I thought I did post several spots. I had some questions about one of my Panther Geckos who had stopped eating. I was also wondering which Geckos are day animals?----Pablo