Leachie geckos hailing from New Caledonia are large geckos that can be territorial and cage aggressive, often making noises such as growls, barks and clicks to defend their territory or attract potential mates.
They are omnivorous creatures in nature and you can simulate this diet in captivity by providing proteins like dubia roaches and crickets four times each week as food items for them to digest.
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Food
Leachie geckos are large arboreal reptiles found throughout New Caledonia and its nearby islands. These species boast short limbs, triangular heads and massive bodies.
In the wild, frugivores feed on both fruit and insects, in addition to plants and nectar from various sources.
Some breeders recommend feeding your crested gecko a diet consisting of homemade fruit smoothies made from fresh fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, however, it can be challenging to ensure the appropriate balance of nutrients within these smoothies, plus some contain too much phosphorus that could harm their leachies.
As such, we always advise purchasing CGD formula from a reputable manufacturer and spraying your enclosure regularly with chlorine-free water to maintain an ideal humidity level. Newly introduced baby Leachies or adult animals must first become acquainted with their tank environment before being handled or handled directly.
Water
Leachie geckos are opportunistic omnivores that hunt small animals while also eating plant material as they forage for sustenance in New Caledonia’s rainforest canopy. When kept as pets, these leachie geckos should be fed on a commercial crested gecko diet supplemented with fruit or feeder insects (such as crickets or cockroaches) for optimal care and survival.
Geckos spend much of their time in trees, so providing your pet with an adequate tank and substrate is crucial for optimal living conditions. Furthermore, such an enclosure will help ward off mites and parasites that might threaten its wellbeing.
Leachie geckos are highly active species that may be quite skittish when approached for handling, yet they generally accept human handling better than other reptiles. If you choose to handle your pet, always remember to hold them from below and do it gently; over time most will become used to human contact and may even climb onto your hand at some point! Any gecko that becomes stressed when climbing will eventually climb off on its own if handled too often – be mindful to handle tense gecko species such as these!
Enclosure
Leachie geckos require a suitable environment with plenty of places for them to hide, including plenty of cage space for them as they grow older (smaller cages for hatchlings and juveniles and larger enclosures as they mature). Insulation should be utilized throughout the year to keep temperatures consistent throughout the year and humidity should be regularly tested using hygrometers; since humidity can fluctuate dramatically from day to nighttime, regular testing of humidity levels will keep everyone safe.
Terrariums for reptiles should feature hardy live plants such as dracaena, heart-leaf philodendron, money tree and pothos; some owners may opt to include fake plants too.
Leachie geckos may tolerate handling, but they’re naturally antisocial lizards; therefore it’s only recommended that they are handled once they have adjusted to their new environment – typically around two months old – as once that has happened it should be done with caution as they may become flighty and unpredictable.
Exercise
Leachie geckos are stunning, active reptiles that make a wonderful addition to any home. Captive-bred leachie geckos can live for 20 years in captivity and are exceptionally hardy, though some common diseases include calcium deficiency, internal parasites and egg binding – thus it is essential that gecko owners check regularly in order to ensure its health and prevent illness.
These lizards spend most of their time living in the treetops of New Caledonia’s rainforests and are opportunistic omnivores that prey upon small animals, insects and other lizards while also snacking on vegetation and fruit.
Captive Leachies should be fed a commercial crested gecko diet (CGD), with additional fresh fruits, veggies, and protein supplements such as dubia roaches or crickets twice weekly as food items that provide needed energy and minerals for health. Achieve maximum muscularity through proper ratio of body fat to skeletal structure while providing ample amounts of calcium and Vitamin D3 from their food supply for metabolic bone disease prevention. To encourage increased activity levels ensure its diet contains plenty of calcium and Vitamin D3.
