The lifespan of a gecko is generally 5-10 years. Different species have different lifespans, but the average lifespan of most geckos is between 5-10 years. The lifespan of a gecko is also closely related to living conditions. The living conditions and resources in the natural environment are usually poor. If it is a gecko living in a poor environment, its life span will be much shorter, only 2-3 years, or even shorter.

How to extend the life of a gecko:

1. First, provide a suitable environment for the gecko. You need to prepare breeding boxes, fine sand, stones, and heating pads. , water basin, rice basin and other materials. A heating pad can be placed at the bottom of the terrarium to keep it warm in winter. And lay a layer of fine sand at the bottom of the box. Stones can be used to build caves and create a natural growing environment. A healthy living environment can extend the life of a gecko to a certain extent.

2. According to the living habits of the geckos, raising the geckos requires regular feeding of food. The geckos are most active during the evening to evening hours, which is more suitable for feeding. Maintaining the gecko's own living habits will certainly help extend the gecko's lifespan.

3. Routine feeding is also very important. Gastrointestinal disease is the most common and troublesome disease for geckos, and at least half of the causes of gastrointestinal diseases are caused by overeating and difficulty digesting by geckos. Due to long-term artificial breeding, the gastrointestinal immune function of the geckos has gradually deteriorated. Some geckos are even unable to control their hunger and fullness, and tend to eat as much as they want.

4. The owner needs to provide the gecko with a healthy and reasonable diet. Crickets, mealworms, barley worms, Dubia cockroaches and other insects can be used to feed the gecko.

5. All injuries and illnesses will affect the life span of the gecko. Therefore, when the gecko is injured or injured, the owner should take the gecko to see a doctor in time. Only by keeping the gecko healthy can the gecko live longer. longer.