if anyone has a care sheeet for a day gecko it would be most appreciated

Common Name: Gecko - Giant Day

Other Common Names: Madagascar Day Gecko

Scientific Name: Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis (Full Taxonomy)

Group: Geckos

Origin or Range: Madagascar

Relative Size: Average
(as compared to other lizards)

Average Lifespan: ??? year(s)

Compatibility: Average
(as compared to other lizards)

Category: Reptiles » Lizards
Animal Description: Up until a few years ago, the Giant Day Gecko was a relatively rare captive gecko that was highly sought after by collectors. Also known as the "Madagascar Day Gecko", their popularity has increased steadily over the past few years. In the Wild, they can be found in Madagascar.
Giant Day Geckos are nervous at first, but they will usually become more docile as they mature. They are not comfortable being handled, and since they have delicate skin, care should be taken when handling them. Males can be territorial and should not be housed together.
Giant Day Geckos commonly grow to a length of up to 10 inches, though many grow longer. Their skin is brightly colored, featuring an intense green along with a red stripe on its head. They also have bits of red on their backs. Sexing is relatively easy as males have hemipenile bulges and preanal pores. Males get larger than females. They are known to be strong and hardy when maintained properly.
Specific Care Information: Relative Care Ease: Average For housing, use at least a 20-gallon vivarium with potting soil or orchid bark for their bedding. For decoration, use branches, rocks, and preferably live plants. Feed them crickets and a variety of worms. They will also eat sweet fruits, and the food should be dusted with a calcium supplement. Provide a shallow water dish filled with fresh water. In addition, either install a drip system or mist daily. Keep the ambient temperature around 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, with a warmer area in the high 80s. At night the temperature should be lowered to between 70 and 75 degrees. Keep the humidity high. Use a fluorescent full spectrum UV light for about 12 hours per day.
Breeding and Propagation: Relative Breeding Ease: Uncertain

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Common Name: Gecko - Standing's Day

Other Common Names: Standings Day Gecko

Scientific Name: Phelsuma standingi (Full Taxonomy)

Group: Geckos

Origin or Range: Madagascar

Relative Size: Average
(as compared to other lizards)

Average Lifespan: ??? year(s)

Compatibility: Average
(as compared to other lizards)

Category: Reptiles » Lizards
Animal Description: Though not so colorful as most Day Geckos, Standing's Day Gecko is fairly large for a gecko and makes a very interesting pet for viewing.
Native to Madagascar, Standing's Day Gecko lives in the trees and is active during the day. It is also known as the Madagascar Day Gecko. In the wild, Standing's Day Geckos eat insects, fruits, and nectar, and should be fed nearly the same in captivity. These large Day Geckos are fast and are excellent climbers. They are active and will entertain you for hours, but as always, captive bred animals will make better pets than wild-caught Geckos, which may have diseases.
Standing's Day Geckos are very large compared to most Day Geckos, and grow to be 8 to 10 inches long. Young Standing's Day Geckos have pale greenish skins. By adulthood, they will have reached a bluish to gray color. Standing's Day Geckos also have thick brown stripes and darker patterns on their heads, which are quite large. They have circular pupils rather than slitted pupils. The skin is sensitive and too much handling will damage Standing's Day Geckos.
Standing's Day Geckos are native to the dry regions of Southwestern Madagascar and can tolerate temperatures of up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Specific Care Information: Relative Care Ease: Average Feed your Day Geckos insects no larger than its head- crickets and meal or wax worms, dusted with a calcium and vitamin supplement are best, in addition to fruit flavored baby foods. Standing's Day Geckos also love honey and bee pollen on occasion, and should be fed two to three times a week. If you have young Standing's Day Geckos, they should be fed every day.
In captivity, you will need to provide full spectrum ultraviolet light for about 12 hours a day, and you will need to provide a large cage with upright plants and a basking spot. Feed your Day Geckos insects no larger than their head - crickets and mealworms or waxworms, dusted with a calcium and multivitamin supplement are best, in addition to fruit flavored baby foods. Standing's Day Geckos also love honey and bee pollen on occasion, and should be fed two to three times a week. If you have young Standing's Day Geckos, they should be fed every day. Keep the temperature warm- about 80 degrees Fahrenheit- and the humidity at 50 to 70 percent. Keep a bowl of fresh water in the tank for soaking and drinking, and be sure to mist your Standing's Day Gecko's home at least once a day. A basking spot of about 95 degrees should be available and the nighttime temperature should drop to about 75 degrees. Male Standing's Day Geckos are territorial and should never be kept together. Females may get along but be sure to monitor them for scratches or lost toe or tail tips - signs that they have been fighting. Male-female pairs of Standing's Day Geckos get along best, and a 20-gallon tank will provide adequate room for such a pair.
Breeding and Propagation: Relative Breeding Ease: UncertainStanding's Day Geckos lay two eggs, which are attached to each other and may break if they are moved. The female Standing's Day Gecko will hold these eggs between her hind legs until they harden, and the eggs hatch after about 70 days of incubation. Young Standing's Day Geckos are lighter green in color and need to be fed each day.

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