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402 EXOTICS Eurydactylodes Care Guide
For Eurydactylodes agricolae and Eurydactylodes vieillardi
Eurydactylodes need the same attention to nutrition, hydration, and security as larger New Caledonian geckos, with furnishings and food portions scaled to their small size.
Care at a glance
| Topic | Recommended approach |
|---|---|
| Adult enclosure | 12 × 12 × 18 inches, thoroughly furnished; larger setups can also work |
| Pair housing | Compatible, mature breeding pair with monitoring and separation available |
| Daytime temperature | 70–75°F |
| Nighttime temperature | A modest drop into the upper 60s |
| Humidity | Evening misting followed by daytime surface drying |
| Water | Drinking droplets plus a shallow, clean water bowl |
| Lighting | Regular day and night cycle; suitable low-level UVB recommended |
| Staple diet | Pangea or BP Zoological complete gecko diet |
| Prepared-food schedule | 2–3 times per week |
| Acclimation | Approximately two weeks with minimal disturbance |
Build a usable habitat
Fill the enclosure with fine branches, narrow vines, and foliage. These geckos need climbing surfaces small enough to grip comfortably. Connect routes throughout the enclosure and place food beside an accessible perch.
Check door seams, ventilation openings, and cable gaps carefully. A secure enclosure for a larger gecko may still contain openings that a Eurydactylodes can escape through.
Paper towel helps monitor new arrivals. Established planted enclosures can use appropriate tropical substrate and cleanup crews. Continue cleaning food cups, water dishes, glass, and accumulated waste.
Raise young animals individually when monitoring growth and intake. Pair housing is for compatible, mature animals, with both individuals observed closely. Separate them if competition, injury, or declining condition develops.
Temperature, humidity, and lighting
Keep daytime temperatures around 70–75°F. Small enclosures can warm rapidly, so measure temperatures at the actual perches.
Avoid sustained temperatures above 80°F, powerful basking bulbs, and direct sunlight. Never use heat rocks.
Mist to provide accessible droplets on foliage and enclosure surfaces. Adjust frequency to how quickly the habitat dries. Allow exposed surfaces to dry between mistings while maintaining appropriate substrate moisture.
Keep a shallow water bowl available even if you primarily observe drinking from droplets.
Use a regular day and night cycle. We prefer suitable T5 UVB with shaded areas, carefully positioned for a small enclosure. Account for screening, lamp distance, and the highest perch the gecko can reach.
Feeding
Offer Pangea or BP Zoological complete diet 2–3 times per week. Begin with the exact formula the animal already eats.
Mix to a smooth, pourable consistency and serve a small amount in a shallow, accessible dish. These geckos eat tiny quantities; a nearly unchanged cup does not automatically mean the animal has refused food. Never offer powder dry.
Offer appropriately small insects as part of the routine. Flightless fruit flies and small crickets are useful options. Select prey for the individual’s size rather than assuming every commercially sold “small” feeder is suitable.
Gut-load feeders where practical. We use Repashy Calcium Plus, lightly dusting insects at each insect feeding and offering them shortly afterward.
Bringing your gecko home
Allow approximately two weeks with minimal disturbance. Maintain familiar food, stable furnishings, and consistent feeding locations.
Use a tiny diagnostic serving to make intake easier to detect. Increase portions when needed. Droppings and stable body condition also help confirm feeding.
If food access is questionable, add a second station beside cover without moving the original. Do not begin assist-feeding simply because you cannot see obvious lick marks.
Handling, monitoring, and support
Keep handling brief and gentle after the animal has settled. Let it step onto a hand or suitable perch. Avoid chasing, pinching, or restraining the tail.
Observe appetite, body condition, droppings, shedding, movement, and grip. If weighing is useful, use a scale sensitive enough for such a small animal and follow trends.
Troubleshoot temperature, hydration, security, food preparation, and access one variable at a time. Weakness, abnormal breathing, injury, or persistent deterioration requires a qualified reptile veterinarian.
Keep the full animal ID. Use our Animal ID Decoder for available ancestry and printable enclosure cards, and Animal Support & Updates for questions and progress photos.