This is characterized by lethargy, loss of appetite, or open-mouth breathing. Respiratory infections can sometimes occur because of incorrect temperature or humidity in their enclosure. Your gecko will seem lethargic or will vomit frequently. Parasites can infect your Mediterranean House Gecko through contact with bad food. It can be fatal if untreated, but is easily avoided by feeding an insect-only diet and using the correct substrate ( e.g. Impaction can occur when they eat something they cannot digest. They are a very hardy reptile but can suffer from some health problems if their husbandry and care routine isn’t followed: Mediterranean House Geckos live for between three to nine years. Mist their cage every day to keep the humidity high and provide water droplets for drinking. Provide a water bowl for your reptile, however, this species normally prefers to drink from water droplets. Leave food out for a couple of hours before removing it from their cage. You can also gut load the insects a few days before feeding for extra nutrients. Use a supplement that includes calcium but not phosphorus. For adults do this once a week and for a growing gecko do this three times a week. Provided the insects are correctly sized you can keep a consistent feeding schedule of almost daily.ĭust the insects with a vitamin and mineral supplement before feeding. Make sure you feed insects that are no bigger than the size of your Gecko’s head. For each feeding session feed four to five crickets. Your gecko can eat crickets, roaches, and worms.įeed your lizard three to four times each week. They mostly hunt around porch lights or man-made light structures. In the wild this reptile hunts by slowly creeping up to their prey before pouncing and jabbing their head forward to catch the insect. Mediterranean House Geckos are insectivores. Juveniles grow at a rate of 0.1 inches per month until they reach maturity at one year.Īs adults these geckos will be between four to five inches. Hatchlings are born tiny and measure just. Their eyes are large and lidless with vertical pupils.
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The skin on their stomach is usually translucent. Their skin is bumpy with darker spots and matching stripes on their tails. Mediterranean Geckos are usually white, light gray or purple to tan in coloration. It can be hard to tell the difference between sexes. They might also have pores on their back legs, used for chemical signals and markers. Males have a slightly wider head and are heavier than females. Once fully grown they measure just four to five inches ( 10 to 13 cm) from snout to tail. The Mediterranean House Gecko is a very small reptile that has a rounded snout and cylindrical body.
They are very easily stressed so require careful handling.They are nimble and move very fast so can easily escape.The “house” part of their name refers to the fact they often live in human homes and adapt well to man-made habitats. They also have a sweet and docile temperament that makes them beginner friendly. They enjoy warm temperatures and high humidity.Įnvironments with plenty of places to climb and hide in are their favorite. They are also an invasive species in Texas and Florida. They are commonly found in Eastern Mediterranean countries such as Cyprus, Turkey, and Spain. Where Do Mediterranean House Geckos Live? Males are territorial so should not live together, but females will happily co-exist provided there is enough space. Their sticky toes which they use to climb on almost any surface.Using their tails as defense mechanisms by detaching them when stressed or threatened.With the correct lighting you can see their beating heart or an egg! They are also known for the tail and sticky toes: This species of Gecko also has a translucent underbelly. Their skin is always bumpy and their eyes are lidless! When fully grown they will measure four to five inches. They are either gray or brown, with pink or purple undertones and dark mottling. It is easy to identify a Mediterranean House Gecko. They are a highly adaptable reptile and have become an invasive species in the states of Florida and Texas. They help control wild insect populations in Eastern Mediterranean countries so it is considered taboo to hurt them.Įventually this species made their way to the United States and was first found in the Florida Keys in 1915. They quickly spread into the surrounding countries of Cyprus, Turkey, and Spain. This Gecko originated from tropical and subtropical areas surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.
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