Frequently Asked Questions about Day Geckos
Provides answers to frequently asked questions about Phelsuma Day Geckos.

Captive Bred vs. Wild Caught Day Geckos

What is the difference between captive bred and wild caught Geckos?
Answer: Captive bred geckos are kept and bred in captivity under controlled conditions by breeders. Wild caught geckos are imported from their native habitat. The problems with wild caught geckos is that they are often severely stressed by the process of capture and shipment to their final destinations. They are sometimes weakened by internal parasites which flourish in crowded and stressed geckos. Captive bred geckos help reduce the need to import geckos from the wild which reduces the environmental impact of depleting populations.

When should I buy a wild caught gecko?
Answer: When no captive bred gecko’s are available for purchase. Or when additional unrelated genetic breeding animals are needed for a breeding program. Even though a wild caught gecko is usually less expensive than its captive bred counterpart when initially purchased, in the long run after the expenses of treating for parasites and higher mortality it usually end up costing more. If you decide you need a wild caught gecko I recommend taking it to a non domestic veterinarian for an initial checkup.

Day Gecko Lighting Requirements

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