# Western banded gecko — care routine

Coleonyx variegatus

## Before arrival

- [ ] Seek captive-bred stock and a reliable tiny-insect supply; this is primarily an observation animal.
- [ ] Wildform proposes 90 × 45 × 45 cm for one adult, with warm and cool shelters and a maintained humid refuge. This deliberately exceeds the breeder’s small-box system.
- [ ] Run and record the completed habitat through daytime and overnight conditions before arrival.

## Routine checks

- [ ] Check shallow water, refuge conditions and small escape gaps.

## Regular care and records

- [ ] Record body condition, sheds and actual insect consumption.

## When to seek help

- [ ] Check toes, tail condition and sheds without repeated handling.
- [ ] Arrange appropriate professional assessment for injury, sudden decline or repeated care problems.

## Sources

- Banded geckos: firsthand breeding and care (Kevin Lewis Reptiles): https://www.kevinlewisreptiles.com/banded-geckos.html

Read the full care guide and the cautions for your animal: https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/western-banded-gecko/