Housing Questions.

[Percision Geckos]

Hello, next week we are picking up A few G.Araneus to add to the collection. I am trying to figure out How to house them. I have a few 16q tubs in a rack to use, or a few 12x12x18 exoterras. From what Im reading they are semi aboreal and wondering if they would like the height more orground space. These geckos are juveniles. Any input would be appreciated, thanks you!

 

[cricket4u]

Hope this answers all your questions

http://www.geckosunlimited.com/community/gecko-care-sheets/18194-goniurosaurus-care-sheet.html

 

[Mark_D]

Link doesn't work!

 

[conan]

i would totally consider them semi-arboreal. When the lights go out they will climb all over everything exploring and can be quite active, the bigger the better for cages and I think they would love the 12x12x18 exoterras, especially with decor in a naturalistic set up. Currently i'm using flat "boards" of tree fern in cages and they will scurry up them to chase down food with their sharp claws, they are also big fans of cork, basically anything they can stick their talons into. They also certainly like their privacy, it might be a good idea to kraftpaper off the sides those exoterras for the first few weeks until they settle into your environment. Good luck with your new acquisitions!

 

[conan]

I should add that those exoterras would really only work if they have some good "cave" structures to hide in and horizontal climbing/resting places, but i bet if you had cork tubing at the top of the enclosure you would find them sleeping in there as often as in something similar on the cage floor. Ideally some 18x18x24s would be better for adults but hell, one of those 36x18x24s would do them some real justice... or you can go the route of tubs, i would think 16qt would work in a simple enclosure too with a hide at each end but it will be much better for the geckos as well as you to have a nice slice of nature to house them in.