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Lygodactylus williamsi

gecko species

Photo · Wikipedia FR (CC BY-SA)

Weight

5–30 kg

Size

Medium

Lifespan

8–25 ans

Energy

Moyen

Maintenance

Faible

Training

Faible

Lygodactylus williamsi is a gecko species of the Gekkonidae family. The species is threatened with extinction because of purchase as a pet. It recently became protected under Appendix I of CITES; the sale or possession must be documented and registered.

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

What if you adopted your future companion?

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

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Âge

What human age for a lygodactylus williamsi ?

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 lygodactylus williamsi ?

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 Lygodactylus williamsi

How long does a Lygodactylus williamsi live?+
Average life expectancy: 8 to 25 years depending on maintenance conditions.
Is the Lygodactylus williamsi suitable for beginners?+
Research carefully before adoption: each species has specific needs (temperature, humidity, diet, space).
What basic equipment to plan for?+
Appropriately sized terrarium, heat source (ceramic lamp, heat pad), UVB if diurnal, hygrometer, thermometer, water and food dishes.

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Sources & official links

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

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