Cameroon Dwarf Gecko Pair
Lygodactylus conraui
$150.00
Identity & origin
Species: Lygodactylus conraui
Captive-bred: Yes
Sex: Pair
Age: Adults
Safety & care notes
🦎 Quick Care Note: Cameroon Dwarf Gecko
(Lygodactylus conraui — Pair)
> Tiny, Bright & Daytime Active! Native to West Africa, these miniature arboreal geckos are bold display animals that bring continuous movement and vibrant color to tropical micro-habitats.
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🌡️ Essential Parameters
* Temperature: 72°F – 80°F ambient (Provide a small basking spot in the low 80s)
* Humidity: 60% – 80% (Mist 1–2 times daily to maintain humidity and provide drinking water)
* Lighting: 12-hour day/night cycle (Low-output 2.4% or 5% linear UVB recommended for active diurnal species)
* Diet: Flightless fruit flies (D. melanogaster), pinhead crickets, micro insects + powdered gecko fruit diet (Pangea/Repashy)
* Feeding Schedule: Offer small meals daily or every other day (Alternate between dusted micro insects and fruit diet)
🏠 Quick Setup Checklist
* [ ] Enclosure: 12x12x18 (or larger vertical arboreal terrarium with excellent ventilation)
* [ ] Substrate: Tropical bioactive mix with a thick layer of leaf litter
* [ ] Climbing Décor: Thin vines, small bamboo branches, cork bark tubes, and dense broad-leaf plants
* [ ] Hydration: Daily misting (they drink water droplets off leaves and décor)
* [ ] Supplements: Dust micro insects with Calcium + D_3 and a quality reptile multivitamin
⚠️ Handling Note: Cameroon Dwarf Geckos are exceptionally fast, small, and agile. They are best appreciated as active display animals in naturalistic setups avoid handling to prevent escapes or stress!