• Lifespan: ~5–8 years.

• Adult Size: 8–12 inches (tail is most of the length).

• Temperament: Fast, skittish, not usually a handling reptile.

Enclosure

• Tank Size: 20–30 gallons minimum for a pair; taller is better.

• Style: Heavily planted, semi-arboreal setup with lots of horizontal and vertical branches.

• Substrate: Coconut fiber, soil mix, or bioactive substrate that holds humidity.

Heating & Lighting

• Basking Spot: 90–95°F.

• Ambient Temp: 75–85°F.

• Night Temp: Can drop to 65–70°F.

• UVB: Required — T5 5–7% or equivalent.

Humidity

• Moderate-high humidity: 60–80%.

• Mist once or twice daily, but ensure good ventilation so it’s not stagnant.

Diet

• Insectivores:

  • Staple feeders: small crickets, dubia roaches, black soldier fly larvae, mealworms (sparingly).

  • Prefer small, fast-moving bugs.

• Supplements: Dust insects with calcium (every feeding) and multivitamin (1–2× per week).

Water

• Provide a shallow water dish.

• They prefer to lick droplets from leaves, so regular misting is helpful.

Behavior & Handling

• Very fast and flighty — minimal handling recommended.

• Thrive when kept in groups (1 male + multiple females or all-female groups). Avoid multiple males.