Moorish Gecko Care Guide

Tarentola mauritanica

Climbing gecko Crepuscular/nocturnal Dry-leaning setup

This page summarizes practical baseline husbandry targets for Moorish Gecko. Individual animals can vary, so always adjust based on behavior, body condition, and veterinary guidance.

Accuracy note: this is a general reference and not a substitute for veterinary diagnosis. For full breeder-specific protocol, use the full guide option below.

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Enclosure Requirements

Use a secure enclosure with vertical climbing surfaces, cork, and rock-like hides.
Provide tight crevices at multiple heights for resting and thermoregulation.
Maintain excellent escape security, especially around doors and ventilation gaps.

Temperature and Humidity Requirements

Warm side: about 82-88 F (28-31 C).
Basking spot: roughly 90-95 F (32-35 C).
Cool side: about 72-78 F (22-26 C).
Humidity: generally moderate to dry with periodic misting and access to water.

Diet and Supplementation Requirements

Offer varied appropriately sized insects, including roaches, crickets, and larvae.
Feed small meals several times weekly and adjust to age and body condition.
Use calcium and multivitamins consistently, especially if UVB exposure is limited.

Handling and Behavioral Management

Often fast and wall-clinging; keep handling minimal and controlled.
Avoid tail grabbing and sudden enclosure access that can trigger escape attempts.
Provide predictable light cycles and quiet daytime hiding areas.

Health Monitoring and Safety

Monitor shed quality on toes and around the tail base.
Watch for dehydration, thin body condition, or persistent daytime exposure.
Use quarantine and parasite screening for new arrivals whenever possible.