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Chahoua Gecko Products

Chahoua geckos (Mossy prehensile-tailed geckos) are arboreal omnivores from New Caledonia. They are prized for their marbled green-and-brown coloration, prehensile tails, and calm temperament. They thrive in tall, humid planted enclosures at room temperature on a complete powdered diet, and appreciate sturdy cork and broad-leaf plants for cover.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Adult size

8–10 in

Lifespan

15–20 yrs

Diet

Omnivore (CGD)

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Chahoua Gecko

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Complete Chahoua Gecko Setups

Three Ways to Build the Perfect Chahoua Gecko Habitat

From a budget-friendly starter to a living naturalistic vivarium — each finished setup below shows a real completed terrarium and a full categorized shopping list you can build from today.

Chahoua Gecko — Mossy New Caledonian forest habitat

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Recommended Setup

Recommended Chahoua Gecko Setup

Estimated total
$320–$510
Tank size
18"L x 18"W x 24"H tall front-opening terrarium
Best for
Most keepers wanting a long-term adult home

A tall, humid, planted front-opening enclosure built for an arboreal Chahoua, with sturdy cork and broad-leaf plants, low arboreal UVB, and a complete powdered diet — the ideal adult mossy gecko habitat.

Every setup includes appropriate hides, substrate, heating, lighting, a water dish, and enrichment. Tap View Complete Setup on any tier to see the exact shopping list, organized by category, with a retailer link for each item.

Chahoua Gecko Care Guides

Chahoua Gecko Care Guide

Chahoua Gecko Care Guide

Housing, humidity, temperature, diet and handling for the mossy prehensile-tailed gecko.