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Mourning geckos are a communal species of small, nocturnal, all-female geckos known for their unique asexual reproduction (parthenogenesis), where females clone themselves without males. Eggs are laid in pairs, glued to surfaces, and hatch in roughly 60-70 days without incubation. Do not attempt to remove eggs as they will crack. 

These geckos do best in bioactive enclosures with plenty of space (12x12x18" for 2-3 geckos or larger for more than that) with 60-80% humidity and 70-80°F temperatures. Lighting: While nocturnal/crepuscular, low-output UVB (2-6%) is recommended for health and calcium absorption.

Mourning geckos feed on small insects (fruit flies), banded crickets, etc. and Pangea gecko formula. Dust any feeder insects with calcium/vitamin D3 powder. They are best kept as a display species due to their speed and delicate skin. 

Lepidodactylus lugubris (Mourning gecko)

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