Care Guide
Overview
- Common Name: Chahoua Gecko
- Scientific Name: Mniarogekko chahoua
- Origin: New Caledonia
- Size: 10-12 inches
- Lifespan: up to 15 years
- Temperament: calm, docile and hardy
Temperature and Heating
Temperature Gradient
- Basking Spot: 78-80°F
- Ambient Temp: 72-78°F
Humidity
- Target: 60-80% maintained with moist substrate and 2x daily misting
Enclosure Setup
Tank Size
- Recommended: 24"x18"x36" or larger
Substrate
- Our Mixture: Bio-Active mix
Decor
- Vertical branches & climbing structures
- Dense foliage
- Multiple hiding areas
Lighting
- UVB: Recommended (Not optional for best health)
- Use 5-7% UVB tube placed over basking area
- Photoperiod: 10-12 hours daily
Diet
Staples
- Insects (2-3x per week):
- Dust with Calcium + D3
- Crickets
- Dubia Roaches
- Mealworms
- Occasional Superworms
Feeding Schedule
- Adults: 2-3 feedings per week
- Juveniles: every other day
Water:
- Provide a shallow water dish at all times though you should mist 2x daily as they will most commonly lick droplets from leaves
Behavior and Handling
- Nocturnal and secretive
- Can be territorial and vocal
- Bite force is strong (use caution)
- Best as display animals
Key Care Tips
- Use cork tubes, they love hollow hides
- Night mistings to mimic natural rainforest cycles
- Keep stress low
- Larger Enclosures are better