Keeping Giant day geckos (Ph. grandis)

(Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis)

Gecko size: 22-30cm
Lifespan: 10-15 years

Terrarium: vertically oriented glass terrarium. Minimum size 45x45x60cm for one and 60x45x80 for a pair
Temperatures: hotspot: 30-35*C; cooler end: 24-27*C; night: 18-24*C;
Humidity: 50-80%
They need UV-B light (bulb 5.0).
Substrate: peat/soil mixtures, coconut fiber
Decorations: live plants and bamboo

Food: insects and soft sweet fruit

Giant day gecko sex determination:

Female:
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Male(notice row of pores on inner thighs):
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