Description
- Common Name: Lopburi Bent-Toed Gecko
- Scientific Name: Cyrtodactylus panitvongi
- Locality/Morph: Wild Type
- Sex: Sexed Pair (1 male & 1 female)
- Age: Adult
- Source: Long Term Captive
- Native Range: Central Thailand, particularly the limestone hills and forested karst regions
- Natural Habitat: Limestone caves, karst outcrops, humid forest edges; found on rocky surfaces, crevices, and low vegetation
- Diet: Live insects—crickets, roaches, mealworms, black soldier fly larvae, silkworms, and other soft-bodied feeders
- Basking Temperature: Not required; gentle warm zone up to ~26–28°C acceptable
- Ambient Temperature: 22–26°C (night drop to ~20–22°C)
- Average Adult Size: 10–12 cm (including tail)
The Lopburi Bent-Toed Gecko (Cyrtodactylus panitvongi) is a beautifully patterned limestone-dwelling species from central Thailand. This gecko is strongly associated with karst environments—one of the reasons it often displays sharper, more defined patterning than many forest-floor Cyrtodactylus.
In the wild, C. panitvongi inhabits humid limestone systems, where it shelters in crevices, cave entrances, and the shaded undersides of rocky outcrops. At night, it emerges to forage among rock faces, leaf litter, and low shrubs in search of insects. To replicate this in captivity, enclosures should provide a mix of rocky structures (cork flats, stacked stone, faux karst backgrounds), multiple hides, and loose substrate for humidity retention. Adding leaf litter, vines, and sturdy branches helps recreate the complex microhabitats they navigate in nature. Humidity of around 60–80% with regular but moderate misting supports hydration while still allowing the enclosure to dry slightly between cycles.
Temperature needs are modest, as this species thrives in relatively cool, stable tropical conditions. A subtle warm area is acceptable, but the enclosure should remain mostly shaded and cool, with no exposure to strong heat. Low-level UVB should be provided.
Their diet consists entirely of small to medium live insects. A varied rotation—crickets, roaches, mealworms, silkworms, and black soldier fly larvae—keeps them stimulated and well-nourished. Regular supplementation with calcium and multivitamins ensures proper bone health, especially for growing juveniles and breeding females.
With proper care, Cyrtodactylus panitvongi is a hardy, long-lived species that typically reaches 8–12+ years in captivity. Handling should be minimal.
Livestock Delivery:
Livestock is delivered in our own heated reptile courier vans. Delivery time from ordering will depend on your location and when we next have a van in your area, this will usually be a maximum of 2 weeks. You will receive a date and time slot by phone or email, so please ensure you enter these correctly at checkout. Delivery fee for livestock depends on location, prices start at £45. Livestock orders over £500 (+VAT) are delivered free of charge.
Livestock Sale Terms:
If multiple animals are in stock then not all will be pictured, so the photo above may not be exact animal available.
All prices are per individual unless otherwise stated. All livestock is subject to availability, whilst we try to keep the website as up to date as possible errors may happen, in this situation you will be contacted to arrange a refund/alternative.
Errors can happen with sexing and morph identification. Should this be discovered before leaving us you are entitled to a refund. After the animal leaves us it is the customers responsibility to inform us within 48 hours of the animals arrival. Failing to do so may lose the customers eligibility for a refund.
It is the customers responsibility to have the correct setup available and ready for the animal, if you need any advice please do get in touch. We have the right to request proof of setup at any time, failure to provide an image of an appropriate setup or any image at all, may result in a full order cancellation and refund.
Guarantee for all inverts & amphibians is 24 hours. All other livestock is 48 hours. If issues/concerns are notified upon delivery, then this may be extended. All health related queries will be subject to a full investigation should an issue arise. Failing to provide us with the information we request may void any form of guarantee. If we find reason from the information that its injury or death was caused by negligence or incorrect husbandry then the guarantee may be void. Should death or abnormalities occur then you must inform us as soon as possible. In the unlikely event that an animal passes away please photograph the dead body and freeze until you have heard from us. If death or illness occurs after 7 days, and no health issues were reported, then Ridgeway will not be held responsible.
We have the right to refuse any sale, refund or guarantee at any time if we feel it is necessary.
Livestock sales are for customers aged 18+, if under this age you must have prior parent permission. If we have any reason to suspect this is not the case we will contact you before the animal is released.
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