Species Detail
Web-footed Gecko
Geckos

Web-footed Gecko

Palmatogecko rangei

Habitat

Wind-blown sand dunes in coastal deserts with almost no rainfall.

Range

Namibia (Namib Desert)

Adult Size

4-5 in (10-13 cm)

Diet

Insects, spiders, small arachnids

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Conservation status:Least Concern

About this species

A pale, nearly translucent gecko with webbed feet for running across fine sand. Adapted to one of the world's driest deserts, it burrows deep to escape heat.

Enrichment & behavioral stimulation

Web-footed Gecko is ground-dwelling โ€” enrichment should encourage foraging, digging, and secure cover rather than climbing.

  • Add a dig box of safe, loose substrate (organic topsoil/sand mix) for burrowing and thermoregulation.
  • Scatter-feed live insects so the gecko tracks and hunts rather than being tong-fed.
  • Keep warm dry, cool, and humid hides spaced across the thermal gradient.
  • Place low sturdy rocks and cork bark pieces to create exploration routes and rubbing surfaces.
  • Use slow or puzzle feeders to extend activity time and prevent rapid overeating.
  • Drag a feeder along decor to leave scent trails that encourage nose-down searching.

Housing & Social Behavior

Groups

Social species that often thrives in communal setups if given enough room.

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