About Gekko vittatus Houttuyn, 1782
Common Names
The lined gecko, scientifically Gekko vittatus, is also commonly called the skunk gecko because of the distinct stripe that runs along its back.
Distribution
This species of gecko is found in Indonesia, New Guinea, Palau, and the Solomon Islands.
Wild Lifespan
In the wild, white lined geckos typically live between 3 and 5 years.
Captive Lifespan
Their lifespan increases drastically when kept in captivity with appropriate care, and this applies even to individuals captured from the wild. In captivity, their minimum lifespan is at least twice that of wild individuals, and some properly cared for captive individuals live 15 to 20 years.
Breeding Period
Lined geckos breed in the spring.
Egg Laying
They lay clutches of two eggs roughly every month, producing an average total of 6 to 12 eggs per breeding period.
Incubation Period
Their eggs incubate for 80 to 120 days.
Parental Care
Females guard both their eggs and newly hatched babies against threats.
Juvenile Dispersal
Once the young geckos reach nearly adult size, they leave their mother to live independently.
