Halmahera Gecko

- Common Name: Halmahera Gecko

- Scientific Name: Gehyra marginata 

- Origin: Indonesia

- Size: 11 to 12 inches

- Lifespan: 15-20 years  

 Tank Size

- Minimum: 18”L x 18”W x 36”H but larger recommended

Substrate

- Our Mixture:  Bio-Active Mix

Decor

- Climbing branches both vertical and horizontal

- Cork bark hides

- Dense foliage

Temperature Gradient

- Basking Spot:  84–86°F 

- Cool side: 75–78°F 

- Night temps: Can drop to 70–75°F  

Humidity

- Target: 60-80% maintained with moist substrate and 2x daily mistings

- UVB: optional

  - Use 5-7% UVB tube placed over basking area

- Photoperiod: 10-12 hours daily

Staples

- Crickets

- Dubia Roaches

- Mealworms (in moderation)

- Occasional Superworms

-  Commercial gecko diets like Repashy or Pangea 

Feeding Schedule

- Adults: 2-3 feedings per week

- Juveniles: every other day

Supplements

- Calcium:

  - Without D3: 2-3x per week 

  - With D3: 1x per week

- Multivitamin: 1x per week

Water:

- Provide a shallow water dish though they will mostly drink drops on leaves from 2x daily mistings

- Best kept as a display species

- Avoid handling as much as possible

- They have sensitive skin that may tear

- If handling is necessary, avoid grabbing from above and make sure to support their entire body

- Avoid Handling when possible. Best kept as a display species

- Mist twice daily to maintain humidity and provide hydration 

- Vertical enclosure with dense live foliage and climbing branches

- Several cork bark hides