a frog with a red tongue

Mourning Gecko

Lepidodactylus lugubris

📸 Photo by Peter Law on Unsplash

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📊 Quick Facts

Lifespan
5–10 years
Adult Size
3–4 in
Temperament
Very small and delicate; observation only

🏠 Habitat Setup

Enclosure Size
Small planted terrarium (12×12×18 in) for group
Humidity
70–80% with daily misting
UVB Lighting
Low UVB beneficial

🌡️ Temperature

Basking Spot
28–30°C 82–32°F
Ambient (Day)
24–27°C 75–32°F
Night Time
21–23°C 70–32°F

🍽️ Diet & Nutrition

Diet Type
Micro insects: fruit flies, pinhead crickets, commercial gecko diet
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Care information based on research from: Mourning Gecko Care, Gecko Time

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