Description
🦎 Baby Chinese Cave Gecko (Goniurosaurus spp.)
A mysterious, nocturnal beauty—perfect for naturalistic terrariums
The Baby Chinese Cave Gecko is a captivating species of nocturnal gecko native to the rocky forests and caves of southern China and Southeast Asia. With its deep purple-black body, bold orange or yellow bands, and glowing red eyes, this species looks like something out of a fantasy world. Despite their exotic appearance, these geckos are relatively easy to care for and thrive in humid, well-planted enclosures—making them a fantastic choice for keepers looking for a striking, low-light display animal.
🧬 Key Features:
Scientific Name: Goniurosaurus hainanensis, Goniurosaurus luii, or related species
Common Name: Chinese Cave Gecko
Type: Nocturnal, ground-dwelling gecko
Size: 7–9 inches as adults
Temperament: Shy but gentle; not aggressive
Coloration: Dark base color with contrasting orange or yellow banding and vivid red eyes
🌿 Terrarium-Friendly Benefits:
Ideal for naturalistic or bioactive setups with rocks, hides, and leaf litter
Low light preference—perfect for low-traffic or dim display areas
Stays relatively small, making them easy to house
Pairs beautifully with live plants like Ficus repens, ferns, and mosses
💧 Care Requirements:
Enclosure: 20-gallon long or similar for a juvenile; larger for adults
Substrate: Moisture-retaining mix such as coco fiber, soil, or bioactive substrate
Temperature: 72–78°F during the day; slight nighttime drop is beneficial
Humidity: 60–80% with regular misting and good ventilation
Lighting: No intense lighting required; low-level UVB is optional but beneficial
Diet: Insectivorous – eats small crickets, roaches, and other live insects dusted with calcium and vitamins
🧠 Did You Know?
Unlike many geckos, Chinese Cave Geckos have eyelids, giving them a slightly different expression and allowing them to blink—an unusual trait among geckos!
🌙 Great for Nocturnal Enclosure Displays:
These geckos are best appreciated at dusk or under low-level red or blue LED lights. While they’re not ideal for frequent handling, they make fantastic observation pets and thrive when left to exhibit natural behaviors.
Bring home the beauty of the shadows with a Baby Chinese Cave Gecko—exotic, elegant, and surprisingly easy to care for.
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