Cat Gecko (Aeluroscalabotes felinus) Care Sheet

Quick Facts

Behavior

• Secretive, nocturnal species; most active at night.

• Arboreal and semi-arboreal; enjoys climbing trees, branches, and hides.

• Shy and slow-moving; minimal handling recommended.

• Excellent display species for planted vivariums with hiding opportunities.

Enclosure Requirements

• Tank Size: Minimum 6080 liters vertical for a single adult

• Substrate: Coconut fiber, soil mix, or orchid bark to maintain humidity

• Decor: Branches, cork bark, live plants, and hides

• Humidity: 7085%

• Temperature:

  • Warm spot: 2830C

  • Ambient: 2426C

  • Night: 2022C

• Lighting: Low to moderate light; UVB optional but recommended for plant growth

• Ventilation: Good airflow to prevent mold

Compatibility

• Best housed singly or in a carefully monitored pair.

• Avoid aggressive or larger species; territorial disputes may occur.

Diet

• Carnivorous; feeds on insects:

  • Crickets, roaches, mealworms, waxworms (as treat)

• Juveniles: feed daily

• Adults: feed every 23 days

• Dust prey with calcium and vitamin supplements regularly

• Provide shallow water dish and mist leaves for hydration

Care Tips

• Maintain high humidity and provide plenty of climbing structures.

• Spot-clean enclosure regularly; remove feces and uneaten prey.

• Minimal handling to avoid stress; geckos are sensitive to disturbance.

• Monitor for shedding issues, parasites, or lethargy.

Breeding

• Oviparous; females lay small clutches of 12 eggs in moist substrate or hidden areas.

• Incubation: 6075 days at 2628C.

• Hatchlings are independent and require appropriately sized prey.

Visual Quick Guide

• Enclosure: 6080 L vertical, branches, plants, hides

• Temp: Warm spot 2830C / Ambient 2426C / Night 2022C

• Humidity: 7085%

• Diet: Carnivorous (small insects)

• Activity: Nocturnal, arboreal

• Stress: Provide hides, climbing surfaces, high humidity, and minimal handling

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