Mourning Gecko care hub
BeginnerLepidodactylus lugubris

Mourning Gecko Resource Hub

Complete mourning gecko care guide covering parthenogenesis, communal housing, bioactive setups, diet, and colony management for this unique nano-gecko.

Lifespan

10-15 years

Origin

Pan-tropical — Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia (widespread via human transport)

Habitat & Setup

Tank Size

12x12x18 inches minimum for a small group (3-5 geckos)

Substrate

ABG mix, coconut fiber, or bioactive soil blend with leaf litter

Lighting

Low-level UVB (5.0) beneficial but not required; 12hr light cycle for plant growth in bioactive setups

Temperature

Basking

78-82°F (no hot basking spot needed)

Cool Side

72-75°F

Night

65-72°F

Humidity: 60-80%

Mist 1-2x daily; maintain tropical humidity cycle with good ventilation

Diet & Feeding

Diet Type

Omnivore

Schedule

Fruit-based gecko diet (Pangea, Repashy) every other day; tiny insects (fruit flies, pinhead crickets) 1-2x per week

Supplements

Commercial gecko diet is nutritionally complete; dust insects with calcium if offered

Foods

Pangea Crested Gecko DietRepashy Crested Gecko MRPFlightless fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster)Pinhead cricketsMashed overripe fruit (occasional treat)

Temperature Gradient

Night 65-72°FCool Side 72-75°FBasking 78-82°F (no hot basking spot needed)

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Mourning Gecko Care: The Complete Beginner's Guide

Everything you need to know about mourning gecko care -- enclosure setup, temperature, humidity, diet, and handling tips for this tiny, fascinating species.

Recommended Gear

Habitat Gear

Exo Terra Glass Terrarium 12x12x18
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Compact vertical enclosure perfect for a small mourning gecko colony of 3-5 geckos

Feeding

Pangea Crested Gecko Complete Diet
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Complete fruit-based diet that works perfectly for mourning geckos — same formula used for crested geckos

Gecko Magnetic Feeding Ledge
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Elevated feeding station that mourning geckos prefer over ground-level dishes — holds CGD cups securely

Substrate

Bioactive Terrarium Substrate ABG Mix
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Pre-mixed bioactive substrate ideal for planted mourning gecko vivariums with drainage and moisture retention

Bioactive

Springtail Culture for Bioactive Terrariums
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Essential cleanup crew that breaks down gecko waste and provides a natural food source for mourning geckos

Monitoring

Digital Reptile Thermometer & Hygrometer
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Accurate dual monitoring of temperature and humidity — essential for maintaining tropical conditions

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Frequently Asked Questions

A small colony of 3-5 mourning geckos does well in a 12x12x18 inch vertical enclosure. For larger groups of 8-12 geckos, upgrade to an 18x18x24 enclosure. Because mourning geckos are arboreal and only 3-4 inches long, vertical height matters more than floor space. Bioactive planted setups work especially well for these tiny geckos.

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