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Ocelot Gecko
Care Sheet |
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| Description: |
The Ocelot Gecko differs from most
geckos in the sense that it does not have great
climbing abilities.
These geckos are also commonly called the Madagascar
Ground Gecko and the Panther Gecko. |
| Scientific
Name: |
Paroedura pictus |
| Lifespan: |
10 years |
| Average Size: |
4 to 8 inches |
| Origin: |
Madagascar |
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Feeding |
The Ocelot Gecko will eat mainly insects. Some of
these lizards will eat plants but not all. These are
relatively small geckos so you need to take care when
feeding them insects. Do not feed them insects that
are too large or they will have trouble eating them.
Crickets will likely make up the majority of their diet
but to provide them with a good variety you would add
mealworms and silkworms.
When you first get your Ocelot Gecko it is a good idea
to place a dish of water in their habitat to see if
they will drink from it. Not all will but if you find
yours does, continue to provide them with a dish of
clean water. Otherwise you will need to ensure that
the leaves of the plants in their enclosure are wet
so they can get their water that way. This will require
misting the enclosure a few times throughout the day. |
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Habitat |
| Humidity: |
50% is the perfect humidity level for the Ocelot
Gecko. |
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| Physical Design: |
The Ocelot Gecko likes to hide in its cage so
give it plenty of good hiding spots. Providing it
with a humid hide box is not a bad idea either as
it will help them with their shedding. |
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| Substrate: |
Mulch or peat moss is probably the best item to
use as a substrate for your Ocelot Gecko. |
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| Temperature: |
The Ocelot Gecko should have a temperature gradient
that ranges from 70 degrees F to 85 degrees F. |
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