The Frog-Eyed Gecko is one of the most unusual looking geckos and makes for a more easily viewable pet than many other geckos because of its large size and slower habits.

These nocturnal Geckos live in sand holes in the wild, which may be as deep at 32 inches, and in captivity should be kept they should in sandy enclosures. Frog-Eyed Geckos often lick sand, which provides them with calcium and other important minerals. Unlike most Geckos, Frog-Eyed Geckos should be kept individually unless you plan to breed them, in which case a male-female pair will be fine. They are territorial, so male Frog-Eyed Geckos should not be kept together. A 20-gallon-long terrarium with a screen top is best for Frog-Eyed Geckos, with a daytime temperature of about 80 degrees Fahrenheit and a basking spot of up to 100 degrees. Damp clumps of moss in shady, cooler hiding areas must be provided to maintain humidity and allow the gecko to thermoregulate. Timed UV light should create a day of about 12 hours, and Frog-Eyed Geckos will occasionally move in daytime or evening, though they are mostly nocturnal and should be fed at night. Insects like spiders, mealworms, waxworm, butterworms, and crickets dusted with calcium and vitamin supplements should be fed three to four times a week. Young, growing Frog-Eyed Geckos may require feeding twice daily until they mature. Plants and bark will provide nice hiding areas for Frog-Eyed Geckos, who may become stressed if left exposed or handled too often. These Geckos have interesting personalities and are great fun to watch. They are best if not handled too often, as this may irritate their sensitive skin.

Frog-Eyed Geckos are sometimes called Giant Frog-Eyed Geckos because they grow to about eight inches long. Their eyes are large and highly sensitive to light. Males may be distinguished by darker colored scales on their hind legs in addition to hemipenal bulges located at the point where the tail meets the body. Often males are orange or yellow in color, and may even be whitish. The skin of all Frog-Eyed Geckos is thin to allow for direct oxygen exchange with the surrounding air, and is very sensitive.

Frog-Eyed Geckos are native to sandy areas of Pakistan, Afghanistan, eastern areas of the Arabian Peninsula, and Oman.

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Frog-Eyed Geckos may be difficult to breed. Generally "spring", or days with longer light and ambient temperatures, is the typical breeding season. During this time, you should supplement your female Frog-Eyed Geckos with extra vitamins and calcium. Generally, four clutches of eggs may be laid per year, and each clutch will consist of two calceous, hard-shelled eggs. Frog-Eyed Gecko eggs must be incubated in dry, warm areas and will hatch after about three months. Hatchlings should be fed more often than adults and with smaller insects.