Description
- Common Name: Phuket Bent-toed Gecko
- Scientific Name: Cyrtodactylus phukaensis
- Locality/Morph: Wild type
- Sex: Female
- Age: 2025
- Source: Captive bred
- Native Range: Northern Thailand (Nan Province – Phu Ka mountain region)
- Natural Habitat: Limestone karst terrain, forest edges, rocky crevices, and humid leaf litter zones
- Diet: Insectivorous – small crickets, roaches, moths, termites, and flies
- Basking Temperature: Not required – prefers shaded, cool microclimates
- Ambient Temperature: 23–27°C (night drop to 19–21°C)
- Average Adult Size: 9–11 cm
The Phuket Bent-toed Gecko (Cyrtodactylus phukaensis) is a small, recently described species of bent-toed gecko, endemic to the limestone karst regions of northern Thailand. It has a slender body, long digits with the characteristic curved toes of the genus, and a cryptic patterning of bands and blotches that provide camouflage against rocky surfaces and forest debris.
In captivity, this species thrives in a humid, naturalistic setup with ample climbing structures such as cork bark, rock ledges, and branches, along with secure ground cover for hiding. Humidity levels should be maintained at 65–80%, with daily misting to allow drinking opportunities and to mimic natural conditions. While they are nocturnal and do not require a basking spot, a gentle temperature gradient and a low-level UVB source are recommended for overall health and calcium metabolism.
Their diet should consist of small live invertebrates such as crickets, roaches, and mealworms, all gut-loaded and dusted with calcium and multivitamin supplements. Feeding should be done in the evening when the geckos become most active.
Cyrtodactylus phukaensis is considered a specialist species due to its restricted natural range and sensitivity to environmental conditions. With appropriate care, they can live up to 8–10 years in captivity.
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.
When purchasing an animal from us you automatically agree to these terms of sale.
