This large species of Leaf-tailed Gecko is part of the iconic Uroplatus genus, which is made up of geckos with breath-taking camouflage abilities, including a leaf-mimicking tail and lichen-like skin!
Photos taken November 2026
For sale in our Bracknell reptile shop
Age: CB21/22 Adult (4-5 years old)
Sex: Male
Handling: Display species, with infrequent handling when necessary
Suitability: Experienced Keepers
Diet: Live insects, correctly supplemented
Natural Habitat: Endemic to tropical forests of Madagascar
Uroplatus fimbriatus Leaf-tailed Geckos are found almost exclusively on tree trunks, branches and vines in their natural habitat, where they will sit out in the open (but well camouflaged) during the day, and become active at night.
For this reason, a glass terrarium of 3ft long and 3ft tall is most recommended, filled with vertical cork branches as well as vines and plants. Live-planted bioactive environments suit them well.
Low-level heating, if required, should be thermostatically controlled. Temperatures should be measured with multiple digital thermometers or a heat gun. Low-level UV lighting is highly recommended.
They require high ambient humidity levels, but care should be taken to avoid the environment becoming stagnant. Digital hygrometers should be used to read humidity levels, and an automatic misting system is recommended.
This large species of Leaf-tailed Gecko is part of the iconic Uroplatus genus, which is made up of geckos with breath-taking camouflage abilities, including a leaf-mimicking tail and lichen-like skin!
Photos taken November 2026
For sale in our Bracknell reptile shop
Age: CB21/22 Adult (4-5 years old)
Sex: Male
Handling: Display species, with infrequent handling when necessary
Suitability: Experienced Keepers
Diet: Live insects, correctly supplemented
Natural Habitat: Endemic to tropical forests of Madagascar
Uroplatus fimbriatus Leaf-tailed Geckos are found almost exclusively on tree trunks, branches and vines in their natural habitat, where they will sit out in the open (but well camouflaged) during the day, and become active at night.
For this reason, a glass terrarium of 3ft long and 3ft tall is most recommended, filled with vertical cork branches as well as vines and plants. Live-planted bioactive environments suit them well.
Low-level heating, if required, should be thermostatically controlled. Temperatures should be measured with multiple digital thermometers or a heat gun. Low-level UV lighting is highly recommended.
They require high ambient humidity levels, but care should be taken to avoid the environment becoming stagnant. Digital hygrometers should be used to read humidity levels, and an automatic misting system is recommended.
