Other Geckos - Mourning Gecko - Type A "Common"

Common Mourning Gecko (Lepidodactylus lugubris) — Type A

Basic Info

• Species: Lepidodactylus lugubris

• Common Name: Common Mourning Gecko (Type A)

• Size: 3–4 inches total length

• Lifespan: 10+ years in captivity

• Origin: Pacific Islands & Southeast Asia

• Reproduction: Parthenogenetic — all-female, no male needed

• Activity: Nocturnal / Crepuscular

• Temperament: Fast-moving; better as a display animal than a handling gecko

Housing

• Enclosure: 18x18x24 vertical/arboreal setup recommended

• Group keeping: Communal — can be kept in groups

• Substrate: Bioactive mix

Temperature & Humidity

• Temperature: 70–80°F ambient; avoid sustained heat above 85°F

• Humidity: 60–80%; mist once or twice daily with partial dry-out between

Diet

• Primary: Crested gecko diet (CGD/MRP) — Pangea, Repashy, etc.

• Supplemental: Calcium-dusted flightless fruit flies, pinhead crickets, small isopods

• Feeding frequency: CGD 2–3x/week; live feeders 1–2x/week

Breeding

• Females lay 1–2 eggs every 4–6 weeks without a male, eggs hatch as clone of the mother

• Eggs incubate at room temp (~75°F) and hatch in 60–90 days

• Easy to establish a self-sustaining colony