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Madagascar Giant Day Gecko
== Taxonomy == '''Order:''' Squamata<br /> '''Family:''' Gekkonidae<br /> '''Genus:''' Phelsuma<br /> '''Species:''' Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis == Introduction == The Madagascar Giant Day Gecko is one of the largest living gecko species. It has a body color of bright green, sometimes being a bluish green. == Difficulty == == Basic Info == === Size === Madagascar Giant Day Gecko's can grow around 11" in length. === Lifespan === Approx. 10 years with proper care. === Handling === Handling should be avoided. Madagascar Giant Day Gecko's are fragile, and their skin can be damaged with handling. It is best to avoid handling unless absolutely necessary. == Housing == === Substrate === It is best to use peat-free moss or cocofibre soil substitute. Plants can also be used to help maintain humidity and give the enclosure a more natural look. === Temperature === The daytime temperature should be kept between 80-85F, with a night time temperature between 72-76F. The temperature should never exceed 90F. === Humidity === Madagascar Giant Day Gecko's need around 70% humidity. Make sure to use a hygrometer to monitor the humidity at all times in the enclosure. === Lighting === UVB and UVA lighting should be offered daily. UVB should be around 5%. == Feeding == === Diet === A varied of insects should be offered, including crickets, mealworms, wingless fruitflies, phoenix worms, and an occasional wax worm. === Supplements === Dusting food with pure calcium is recommend. Make sure to dust with calcium with d3 2-3 times a week, as well as vitamins. === Hydration === == Advanced == === Sexing === === Breeding === == Conclusion == == References == === Websites === === Books === == Author == This article was originally written by [http://www.thereptilefile.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2 c1rc4]. View other articles by [http://www.thereptilefile.com/wiki/index.php?title=Category:c1rc4 c1rc4]. Please note that others may have contributed to this article. [[Category:Care Guides]] [[Category:c1rc4]]
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