Description
Lygodactylus willamsi
The Electric Blue Day Gecko is a living treasure; these tiny diurnal arboreal lizards are only found in screwpine trees in a small region in Tanzania. Deforestation and harvesting for the pet trade make these geckos extremely vulnerable to extinction, but thanks to the effort of captive breeders, we can still have these amazing animals to admire and observe. While both sexes have yellow bellies and black striping along the sides of the face, females and submissive males retain a lustrous green-olive, while dominant males exhibit the blinding turquoise blue of their common name.
Basking spot is 90-95 F/32-35 C, with a humidity of 50-70%. They are extremely quick and small, so proper housing to keep them from escaping is a must. Mist at least once in the morning to allow for the gecko to drink from the water droplets. These geckos feed on tiny dusted insects (fruit flies and pinhead crickets are essential when younger) and powdered meal replacements intended for crested geckos. Treats of honey and nectar are encouraged.