How difficult is it to keep Northern Velvet Gecko?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What should I feed Northern Velvet Gecko?

Northern Velvet Gecko feeds on: Insectivore (crickets, roaches). Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Northern Velvet Gecko?

The price of Northern Velvet Gecko varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Northern Velvet Gecko

Intermediate

Oedura castelnaui

A velvet gecko found only on Cape York Peninsula in northern Queensland, Australia. It lives in forest and savanna and lays two parchment-shelled eggs per clutch.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

25〜32℃

Humidity

40〜70%

Diet

Insectivore (crickets, roaches)

About

The northern velvet gecko is an Oedura gecko in the family Diplodactylidae, endemic to Cape York Peninsula in northern Queensland, Australia. The species name honors French naturalist Francis de Laporte de Castelnau. It was described in 1889 as a Phyllodactylus and was for a time treated as a synonym of Oedura tryoni (Cogger 1957 and others), before Bustard placed it as Oedura castelnaui in his 1970 study of the Oedura marmorata complex. It inhabits forest and savanna. It is oviparous, laying clutches of two parchment-shelled eggs that hatch in about 60 days. Velvet geckos are a group of soft-skinned nocturnal geckos. Because it resembles other Oedura, confirm the scientific name and origin (Cape York) when buying. In Japan small numbers are sold in specialist shops.

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Lifespan of the Northern Velvet Gecko

Species-specific data on size, lifespan and husbandry are limited, so information on related species should be used with care while watching the animal's condition.