Description
- Common Name: Orange-tailed Leaf-toed Gecko
- Scientific Name: Dixonius hangseesom
- Locality/Morph: Wild type
- Sex: Sexed pair (1 male and 1 female)
- Age: 2025
- Source: Captive bred
- Native Range: Northeastern Thailand (notably Khon Kaen Province and surrounding areas)
- Natural Habitat: Tropical dry deciduous forests, rocky hillsides, and scrubland
- Diet: Insectivorous – fruit flies, termites, small crickets, roaches, and other tiny invertebrates
- Basking Temperature: Not required – prefers stable ambient warmth
- Ambient Temperature: 24–28°C (night drop to ~20–22°C)
- Average Adult Size: 7–9 cm
The Orange-tailed Leaf-toed Gecko (Dixonius hangseesom) is a recently described small gecko species from NE Thailand. Its common name comes from the distinctive orange tail seen in many individuals, a striking feature that helps differentiate it from other Dixonius. Like its relatives, it is a nocturnal, ground-dwelling gecko, active at night when it forages for small invertebrates.
In the wild, D. hangseesom is found in dry forest and scrub habitats, often hiding under rocks, within leaf litter, or at the bases of shrubs. In captivity, they do best in a naturalistic terrarium with a sandy-soil substrate mixed with leaf litter and bark, providing ample hiding places. Although arboreal climbing is limited, offering small branches or twigs can enrich their environment.
Humidity should be moderate, around 60–70%, with a light evening mist to provide hydration. Good ventilation is important to prevent enclosures from becoming too damp. Temperatures between 24–28°C are suitable, with a slight night time drop.
Their diet should consist of a range of small live invertebrates, such as crickets, tiny roaches, and mini mealworms. Prey should be gut-loaded and dusted with calcium and vitamins, especially for juveniles. Feeding is best carried out during the evening hours when these geckos are naturally active.
Still uncommon in herpetoculture, D. hangseesom is of particular interest to gecko enthusiasts as it is such a newly described species. With proper care, they can live 5–8 years, making them a fascinating, small, and manageable addition for dedicated keepers.
Price is for a sexed pair (1 male and 1 female)
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.
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