Skunk Lined Gecko - Captive Bred

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Common Name: Skunk Lined Gecko

Scientific Name: Gekko vittatus

Size when shipped:

Baby: 4"-5"
Juvenile: 5.5"-7",
Sexable adult 7.1" +

Lineage: Parents are wild caught imports from a 2022 shipment. F2 offspring from long term captives established in the Bio Dude facilitate.

In-house testing/treatment performed:

Healthy body score
Clean fecal
No missing toes

Defining traits:

Distinct cream to yellow dorsal stripe (“skunk line”)
Sleek, athletic body shape with a high dexterity
Excellent climber with adhesive toe pads
Active primarily at dusk and night
Hardy, adaptable species when properly housed
Orange eyes, much like Sauron - They glow deep into your soul

Beginner to Expert? This species can be considered a beginner level gecko. While they are very quick and require a large, arboreal habitat - they are very forgiving to temperature and humidity swings. They can do great in small groups (limited to one male, or an Alpha that allows for other smaller males with enough space) which makes them amazing terrarium subjects. A heavy clean up crew population is needed as these geckos are very active and create more waste than other commonly kept species. This species is very similar to the Tokay Gecko when it comes to temperament.

Size:

8–10 inches total length as adults

Biological niche:

Insectivorous w/ occasional nectar treat
Crepuscular
Primarily arboreal, they love cork bark tubes and broad leaved plants
Acrobatic, intelligent geckos that are very good jumpers
Not afraid to bite or display territorial behavior if stressed

Native range

Southeast Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam)

Group vs. Non-group

Best kept solo or as a carefully managed male/female pair in larger enclosures
(Not recommended to house multiple males together). Fun Fact: We have success at the Bio Dude with hatching eggs in habitat and allowing babies to live with adults. This has worked great for us, but its also likely as the parents recognize them as offspring!

Terrestrial vs. Arboreal

Semi-arboreal (utilizes both vertical and horizontal space). If you give them a 400 gallon habitat, they will utilize every inch of that habitat.

Vivarium Size

Minimum: 18” x 18” x 24” for a lone gecko. For a pair, a 2' x 2' x2' is the minimum size. If you are going with a troop, a minimum of a 3'x2'x4' is recommended. They require lots of space.
Do not keep babies in anything smaller than an 12" x 12" x 18". This size habitat will only last a few months, as they grow very quickly.

Temperature

Daytime ambient: 75–82°F
Basking area: 85–88°F
Night drop: 70–75°F

Humidity

60–80%
Daily misting recommended, with proper airflow to prevent stagnation
Mist king systems go a long way with this species, they LOVE misting systems!

Diet

Appropriately sized live insects (crickets, roaches, black soldier fly larvae)
Insects should be gut-loaded and dusted with calcium and multivitamin supplements
Occasional fruit-based gecko diet may be offered as enrichment

Recommended Terrarium Supplies:

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Conservation & Additional Resources

Skunk Lined Gecko Caresheet

IUCN Red List Status:
https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/178470/7566949