Chahoua Gecko

*Mniarogekko chahoua*, commonly known as the Chahoua gecko, mossy prehensile-tailed gecko, or "Bavay's giant gecko," is a fascinating arboreal species endemic to the southern regions and offshore islands of New Caledonia. Highly prized among exotic pet enthusiasts, this gecko is celebrated for its incredible cryptic lichen-and-mossy coloration, stocky body, rustic snout, and strong prehensile tail used to grasp branches as it navigates forest canopies.

Smaller than the Leachianus gecko but significantly larger than the Crested gecko, Chahoua geckos reach an average adult length of 25cm to 30cm. They possess an extremely calm, docile temperament and thrive in humid, well-ventilated vertical terrariums equipped with cork bark tubes, thick vines, and dense foliage. As omnivorous canopy dwellers, their diet consists of powdered crested gecko diets (powdered fruit meal) supplemented with gut-loaded live insects and essential calcium.

Key Species Overview & Care Specifications:
- Origin & Habitat: Native to New Caledonian rainforests, utilizing lichens, mossy tree trunks, and high canopy branches for camouflage.
- Size & Lifespan: Grows to 25cm to 30cm in total length and boasts an impressive lifespan of 15 to 25+ years in captivity with proper husbandry.
- Prehensile Tail & Mossy Camouflage: Features a fully prehensile tail that can support its body weight and a unique pattern mimicking tree bark, moss, and lichens.
- Arboreal Housing Requirements: Demands a tall, vertical enclosure (minimum $45\times45\times60\text{ cm}$ for adults) stocked with cork bark branches, real or artificial plants, and climbing vines.
- Omnivorous Diet: Thrives on high-quality commercial fruit powder diets (such as Pangea or Repashy) mixed with water, supplemented with calcium-dusted crickets and dubia roaches.
- Humidity & Temperature Needs: Requires moderate relative humidity (60% to 80%) maintained with daily misting, and ambient room temperatures between 22°C and 26°C (avoid extreme heat over 28°C).

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