Chameleon Gecko

🦎 Quick Care Note: Chameleon Gecko
(Eurydactylodes occidentalis — Juvenile Male)
> Tiny, Delicate & Prehistoric! Known for their textured skin and incredible camouflage, these tiny New Caledonian geckos thrive in lush vertical micro-habitats.
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🌡️ Essential Parameters
* Temperature: 72°F – 78°F (Keep room temps mild; avoid excessive heat above 82°F!)
* Humidity: 60% – 80% (Mist thoroughly once daily, allowing a slight dry-down between mistings)
* Lighting: 12-hour day/night cycle (low-level 2.4% or 5% ShadeDweller UVB recommended)
* Diet: Powdered Crested Gecko Diet (CGD) + micro live insects
* Feeding Schedule:
* CGD: Offer fresh 3 times per week
* Insects: 1–2 times per week (Fruit flies, pinhead crickets, or small dubia nymphs)
🏠 Quick Setup Checklist
* [ ] Enclosure: 12x12x18 (or similar vertical terrarium with plenty of airflow)
* [ ] Substrate: Bioactive tropical mix or moisture-retaining substrate with leaf litter
* [ ] Climbing Decor: Thin vines, bamboo perches, cork bark tubes, and dense tropical foliage
* [ ] Hydration: Daily misting (they primarily drink water droplets off leaves)
* [ ] Supplements: Dust feeder insects with Calcium + D_3
⚠️ Handling Note: Chameleon Geckos are small and delicate. They are slow-moving and generally calm, but they are best appreciated as display animals. Handle gently and sparingly!