Up until a few years ago, the Giant Day Gecko was a relatively rare captive gecko that was highly sought after by collectors. Also known as the "Madagascar Day Gecko", their popularity has increased steadily over the past few years. In the Wild, they can be found in Madagascar.

Giant Day Geckos are nervous at first, but they will usually become more docile as they mature. They are not comfortable being handled, and since they have delicate skin, care should be taken when handling them. Males can be territorial and should not be housed together.

Giant Day Geckos commonly grow to a length of up to 10 inches, though many grow longer. Their skin is brightly colored, featuring an intense green along with a red stripe on its head. They also have bits of red on their backs. Sexing is relatively easy as males have hemipenile bulges and preanal pores. Males get larger than females. They are known to be strong and hardy when maintained properly.

For housing, use at least a 20-gallon vivarium with potting soil or orchid bark for their bedding. For decoration, use branches, rocks, and preferably live plants. Feed them crickets and a variety of worms. They will also eat sweet fruits, and the food should be dusted with a calcium supplement. Provide a shallow water dish filled with fresh water. In addition, either install a drip system or mist daily. Keep the ambient temperature around 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, with a warmer area in the high 80s. At night the temperature should be lowered to between 70 and 75 degrees. Keep the humidity high. Use a fluorescent full spectrum UV light for about 12 hours per day.

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