Common Name: Feline Gecko
Scientific Name: Hemidactylus felinus
Source: WC
Adult Size: Typically 8-12 cm total length
Native Range: East Africa (including Kenya and Tanzania)
Enclosure: Small, well-ventilated terrarium; minimum 45 × 30 × 30 cm for an adult with climbing surfaces and bark
Heating: Warm area 28 °C / Ambient 24-26 °C / Night drop 20-22 °C
Humidity: Moderate 50-70 % with good airflow; light misting with enclosure drying between cycles
UVB: Low-level UVB recommended but not essential
Diet: Small insects (crickets, roaches, fruit flies for juveniles); juveniles fed daily, adults 3-4 times weekly
Water: Light misting for drinking; small water dish may be provided
ABOUT THIS SPECIES
The Feline Gecko is a small East African species named for its relatively large eyes and alert expression. Colouration is generally pale brown to grey with darker mottling or banding, offering camouflage against bark and rocky surfaces.
This species is primarily nocturnal and semi-arboreal, sheltering in crevices, under bark, or within rock formations during the day. After dusk it emerges to hunt small insects. In captivity, it benefits from a compact but structured enclosure with vertical elements and secure hiding spots. Consistent warmth, moderate humidity and good ventilation reflect the seasonal climates of its natural range and support normal activity patterns.
