Species Detail
Crocodile Gecko
Geckos

Crocodile Gecko

Tarentola mauritanica

Habitat

Rocky walls, cliffs, and Mediterranean scrubland

Range

Mediterranean region

Adult Size

5-6.5 in (13-16 cm)

Diet

Insects, spiders, small arthropods

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Conservation status:Least Concern

About this species

A robust gecko with tubercle-covered skin giving it a crocodilian texture. Nocturnal and an excellent wall climber.

Enrichment & behavioral stimulation

Crocodile Gecko is arboreal โ€” enrichment focuses on vertical climbing, elevated feeding, and humidity-driven activity.

  • Provide tall vertical cork bark, bamboo, and diagonals to encourage climbing, clinging, and patrolling.
  • Add broad-leafed live or silk foliage and vines for resting, camouflage, and jumping routes.
  • Offer food on elevated feeding ledges at different heights to spread foraging across the enclosure.
  • Mist in the evening to prompt drinking, raise humidity, and trigger natural hunting activity.
  • Tuck small insects among foliage so the gecko stalks through the canopy.
  • Periodically reposition branches and foliage to create novel climbing paths.

Housing & Social Behavior

Variable

Can live in pairs or small groups if the environment offers enough vertical space.

Housing guidance is general and based on species-typical behavior; always verify against current husbandry references and observe individual temperament.