Description
Can you spot the male Mourning Gecko?
Mourning geckos are one of the coolest additions to a dart frog or bioactive vivarium. Every single one is female – they don’t need males to breed. They just lay eggs and clone themselves. 🤯
Keep 3 or more together and they’ll often lay even more eggs. They thrive in the same temperatures and humidity as dart frogs, eat the same food (fruit flies, springtails, etc.), and make a brilliant cleanup crew by eating leftover food.
If you’re in Nottingham or anywhere in the UK and want something active, interesting, and completely self-sustaining for your vivarium… mourning geckos are the way to go.
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Looking to add something extra to your dart frog or tropical bioactive setup? Mourning geckos (Lepidodactylus lugubris) are one of the best additions you can make. These tiny, active geckos act as a natural clean-up crew, thrive in high humidity, and are completely compatible with dart frogs and other small amphibians.
Why Mourning Geckos Are Perfect for Vivariums
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✅ Only females exist – no males, no stress!
Mourning geckos reproduce through parthenogenesis, meaning they don’t need males. In fact, there is no such thing as a male mourning gecko. Every individual is female, and they simply lay eggs and produce clones of themselves. -
✅ Breed easily in captivity
Keep 3–4 or more together, and they often lay more eggs. They will establish a small colony and help maintain a healthy, living ecosystem in your vivarium. -
✅ Amazing cleanup crew
They actively feed on fruit flies, springtails, micro crickets and leftover food – reducing waste and keeping your tank tidy. -
✅ Perfect with dart frogs and bioactive setups
Mourning geckos enjoy similar temperature (22–27°C) and humidity levels (70–90%) as dart frogs. They eat the same diet too – fruit flies, springtails, and micro fauna – making them highly compatible.
Ideal For:
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Dart frog enclosures
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Bioactive vivariums & paludariums
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Tropical plant displays
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Hobbyists wanting an active but low-maintenance companion species
Why Buy Mourning Geckos from Frogfather (Nottingham, UK)?
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Ethically bred, healthy juveniles
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Available locally in Nottingham, Can be dropped off in Kent or shipped across the UK using a Defra Registered courier
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Expert care advice and ongoing support
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Perfect for beginners and experienced keepers alike
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Species | Lepidodactylus lugubris |
| Size | 8–10 cm adult size |
| Sex | All female – no males exist |
| Temperament | Active, social, can be kept in groups |
| Breeding | Lays 1–2 eggs at a time, self-fertilising |
| Diet | Fruit flies, springtails, micro crickets, Repashy diets |
| Vivarium Temp | 22–27°C |
| Humidity | 70–90% |
Add movement, life, and natural pest control to your tank – mourning geckos are the ultimate bioactive boost for vivariums.
