panthergecko
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Size-When Pictus Geckos hatch they are 1-2 inches in length.They don't stop growing until they reach on average 8 months old.As they reach adulthood females are usually 6-7 inches,and males are usually 7-9 inches in length.
(NOTE: Every Pictus Gecko is its own size)
Life Span-Pictus Geckos on average live about 8 years.Of course there is always an exception. Some make it past 15 years and more.
Caging-Aquarium size would be 10 gallon for 1 although a (20 gallon long can house 1 male and 2 females)or(3 females) 20 gallon long would help with a temperature gradient. For bigger setups be aware sometimes they stray from proper heating. Should have 3 hides minimum. On the warm side 1 warm hide and 1 Humid hide,and 1 cool hide.
Lighting and Temperature- The best way to heat your Pictus Geckos setup would be to use an Under Tank Heater. The temperature at the hot side should be 86-92'F and the cool side less than 82'F. They don't require extra light and are more likely to be stressed under bright lights. The Under Tank Heater or Heat Tape should cover 1/3's of the setup. (For Viewing You Can Use A Red or A Moon Bulb)
Food- Live insects are a must! Crickets (Acheta domesticus) and meal worms (Tenebrio Molitor) are a good diet. The occasional wax worm is also acceptable. B. Dubia is healthier and more nutritional than the Brown Cricket. A good diet would be a mix of these and some more feeders. Also you want to gut-load your feeders 24 hours before feeding.
Water- A shallow water dish of fresh water should be provided daily
(NOTE: Every Pictus Gecko is its own size)
Life Span-Pictus Geckos on average live about 8 years.Of course there is always an exception. Some make it past 15 years and more.
Caging-Aquarium size would be 10 gallon for 1 although a (20 gallon long can house 1 male and 2 females)or(3 females) 20 gallon long would help with a temperature gradient. For bigger setups be aware sometimes they stray from proper heating. Should have 3 hides minimum. On the warm side 1 warm hide and 1 Humid hide,and 1 cool hide.
Lighting and Temperature- The best way to heat your Pictus Geckos setup would be to use an Under Tank Heater. The temperature at the hot side should be 86-92'F and the cool side less than 82'F. They don't require extra light and are more likely to be stressed under bright lights. The Under Tank Heater or Heat Tape should cover 1/3's of the setup. (For Viewing You Can Use A Red or A Moon Bulb)
Food- Live insects are a must! Crickets (Acheta domesticus) and meal worms (Tenebrio Molitor) are a good diet. The occasional wax worm is also acceptable. B. Dubia is healthier and more nutritional than the Brown Cricket. A good diet would be a mix of these and some more feeders. Also you want to gut-load your feeders 24 hours before feeding.
Water- A shallow water dish of fresh water should be provided daily