Species Detail
Henkel's Leaf-tailed Gecko
GeckosSub-species of Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko

Henkel's Leaf-tailed Gecko

Uroplatus henkeli

Habitat

Primary and secondary lowland rainforest of northern and eastern Madagascar; rests by day pressed flat against mossy tree trunks and large branches, descending to hunt insects at night.

Range

Northern and eastern Madagascar (Nosy Be, Sambirano region, and the Masoala area).

Adult Size

9โ€“11 in / 23โ€“28 cm (SVL ~10โ€“14 cm, total length up to 28 cm)

Diet

Nocturnal insectivore and opportunist โ€” crickets, moths, roaches, and other arboreal invertebrates.

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Conservation status:Vulnerable

Feeder Gut Loading

Recommended feeder insects for Henkel's Leaf-tailed Gecko and how to gut-load each one before feeding.

Crickets

Recommended Foods
Collard greensMustard greensDandelion greensCarrotsSweet potatoSquashBell peppersHigh-quality commercial cricket gut load
Foods to Avoid
AvocadoOnionGarlicRhubarbMoldy producePesticide-treated produceProcessed foods

These foods can be toxic, indigestible, or carry harmful residues. Always use organic produce when possible and wash all foods thoroughly.

Silkworms

Recommended Foods
Fresh mulberry leaves or mulberry chow only.

Black Soldier Fly Larvae

Gut Loading Not Required

No gut loading required. Naturally high in calcium.

Dubia Roaches

Recommended Foods
Collard greensTurnip greensMustard greensCarrotsSweet potatoSquashApplesOranges (occasionally)High-quality roach chow
Foods to Avoid
AvocadoOnionGarlicRhubarbMoldy producePesticide-treated produceProcessed foods

These foods can be toxic, indigestible, or carry harmful residues. Always use organic produce when possible and wash all foods thoroughly.

Hornworms

Recommended Foods
Commercial hornworm diet only.