LTC Central American Banded Gecko (Coleonyx mitratus)

Central American banded geckos (Coleonyx mitratus) are a species of terrestrial gecko native to semi-arid areas and humid forests throughout Central America. They are predominantly crepuscular and will be most active dusk-dawn. Insectivores by nature, they will feed readily upon crickets, roaches, and mealworms in captivity. 

These are long-term captives that have been with us since April of 2024 and are very well-established. 

 Coleonyx are one of my favorite genus of geckos to work with in captivity. They are extremely underrated in the hobby despite being personable, sporting a wide variety of colors and patterns, and being relatively easy to care for. Most banded geckos are skittish and delicate and care should be taken when working with them. They are best suited to intermediate hobbyists, especially as wild-caught individuals, and should NOT be treated as a smaller substitute for leopard geckos or African fat-tailed geckos.

Central American banded geckos (Coleonyx mitratus) for sale at Atlantic Aquaculture. Live tropical and North American fish, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates for sale online and shipped right to your front door!