it is unknown how many of these geckos are present in the pet trade, due to their overall similarity with "u. sikorae", and the new confusion that has arisen in light of the non-diagnostic nature of their oral mucosa. however, like "u. sikorae", this species is typically kept in breeding pairs or trios. they eat a variety of appropriately sized insects including crickets and moths, and will also eat snails if provided. if breeding is successful in captivity, eggs will be laid every 30 days and take 90 days to hatch.