{"product_id":"giant-day-gecko","title":"Giant Day Gecko","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGiant Day Gecko\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhelsuma grandis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Giant Day Gecko, Madagascar Giant Day Gecko\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around \u003cstrong\u003e25–30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e10–15+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📏 Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, colourful arboreal gecko.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults typically reach \u003cstrong\u003e25–30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the tail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMales are usually larger and heavier than females.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏡 Housing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall, \u003cstrong\u003evertically oriented vivarium\u003c\/strong\u003e with excellent ventilation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult minimum around \u003cstrong\u003e60 × 60 × 90 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e; larger is strongly recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide plenty of branches, cork tubes, vines and broad-leaved plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude dense foliage for climbing, hiding and security.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a secure enclosure — they are fast and excellent climbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasking area: 30–32°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm area: 26–29°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool end: 22–25°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNight: 18–22°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse thermostatically controlled heating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💡 Lighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires \u003cstrong\u003eUVB around 6–7%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide bright full-spectrum lighting for \u003cstrong\u003e10–12 hours daily\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate shaded areas so the gecko can regulate its exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround \u003cstrong\u003e60–80%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMist regularly, particularly in the evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow some drying between misting while maintaining good ambient humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent ventilation is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍌 Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOmnivorous diet consisting of \u003cstrong\u003elive insects and fruit-based gecko diets\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer crickets, locusts, roaches and other suitable insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a quality prepared \u003cstrong\u003eDay Gecko\/fruit-eating gecko diet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust insects with calcium and appropriate vitamins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit can be offered occasionally alongside a formulated diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide fresh water and misting droplets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany Day Geckos prefer to \u003cstrong\u003edrink droplets from leaves and enclosure surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐍 Shedding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsually sheds without assistance when humidity is appropriate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide rough surfaces such as cork and branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever pull retained shed from toes or the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🤲 Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot recommended for regular handling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey have delicate skin that can tear easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan drop their tail when severely stressed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest treated as a \u003cstrong\u003edisplay animal\u003c\/strong\u003e and handled only when necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e❤️ Health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor appetite, weight, activity and shedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch for metabolic bone disease, calcium deficiency, parasites and retained shed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect \u003cstrong\u003eUVB, calcium, humidity and temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e are particularly important.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧽 Cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove faeces and uneaten food regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean water and feeding dishes frequently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove heavily soiled substrate and wipe surfaces as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid excessive disturbance of plants and climbing structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏠 Before You Bring Your Gecko Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully set up and temperature-test the vivarium beforehand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave UVB, heating, foliage, climbing branches and feeding equipment ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the enclosure is completely escape-proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Important Bits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGiant Day Geckos are \u003cstrong\u003earboreal, fast and delicate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide plenty of \u003cstrong\u003evertical climbing space and foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong UVB and appropriate calcium supplementation are essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever grab the tail or squeeze the body.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey are generally best kept \u003cstrong\u003esingly or as a compatible male\/female pair\u003c\/strong\u003e; males should never be housed together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Monkfield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58647679074685,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/4983\/3648\/files\/AGK18_0.avif?v=1788792149","url":"https:\/\/www.snuffleandswim.com\/products\/giant-day-gecko","provider":"Snuffle and Swim","version":"1.0","type":"link"}