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Carphodactylus laevis

reptile species

Photo · Wikipedia FR (CC BY-SA)

Weight

5–30 kg

Size

Medium

Lifespan

8–25 ans

Energy

Moyen

Maintenance

Faible

Training

Faible

Carphodactylus laevis, the sole representative of the genus Carphodactylus, is a species of gecko in the family Carphodactylidae.

Profile

At a glance

Energy

Modéré

Trainability

Faible

Maintenance

Faible

Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.

⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds

L'essentiel

  • 1Medium format (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
  • 2Life expectancy: 8 to 25 years on average, depending on maintenance and feeding.
  • 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of exercise per day is sufficient.
  • 4Minimal grooming — little shedding, occasional brushing.

What if you adopted your future companion?

The Carphodactylus laevis of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of carphodactylus laevis (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.

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What human age for a carphodactylus laevis ?

The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 8–25 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.

3 years
Birth27 years

Equivalent human age

24years

Young adult

Growth is complete: switch to adult food and set ration to ideal weight to prevent post-sterilization weight gain.

Estimate: Proportional estimate: a reference life expectancy of 15 years, scaled to an 80-year human life. No reference veterinary table exists for this species.

These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.

Alert

To avoid for reptile

Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.

  • Copper sulphateModerate
  • rhubarbHigh
  • avocadoHigh
  • onionModerate

Calculator · daily ration

How much to give a carphodactylus laevis ?

Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for reptile. Adjust according to package recommendations.

18 kg
5 kg33 kg
Moderate

Result

187 g

per day · 599 kcal

94 g / repas (2 par jour)

Calculation for food of 320 kcal/100g.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Carphodactylus laevis

How long does a Carphodactylus laevis live?+
Average life expectancy: 8 to 25 years depending on maintenance conditions.
Is Carphodactylus laevis suitable for beginners?+
Research thoroughly before adoption: each species has specific needs (temperature, humidity, feeding, space).
What basic equipment should you plan for?+
Terrarium sized appropriately, heat source (ceramic lamp, heating mat), UVB if diurnal, hygrometer, thermometer, water and food bowls.

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Sources & official links

Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.

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