| Crested Gecko Caresheet |
| Species introduction | Crested geckos (Rhacodactylus ciliatus), once thought to be extinct, were rediscovered in 1994. These little geckos were then brought back to America and have sinced exploded into private ownership as they are such beautiful creatures and prolific breeders. The Crested gecko is sure to be the next leopard gecko with its many colors, patterns and docile personality. |
Food | In the wild, Crested geckos survive on a variety of foods including fruits, insects, pollen and other small lizards. Our Crested geckos thrive on a diet of crickets dusted with calcium (once per week), baby food(as a treat) and Crested gecko commercial diet (daily). I like to give a variety of foods. the insects are mostly for fun and baby food as a treat. They can thrive on either supplemented baby food or the commercial crested gecko diet solely. The Commercial Crested gecko diet is a complete diet and needs no supplements. |
| Water | My geckos are sometimes provided with a water bowl, but are misted for drinking water and humidity levels daily. The misting helps them in their shedding process and simulates rain, which they will happily lap up off of plant leaves and glass walls. |
| Heating | These geckos do well at room temperatures between 72 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| Lighting | Crested geckos are nocturnal and therefore require no UVB lighting although it may help their skin to be more colorful. |
Housing | No more than three Crested geckos (never more than one male per tank as they will fight) may be kept for every 20 gallons in an enclosure. When choosing an enclosure for your Crested geckos, you should consider that these creatures are semi-arboreal and need climbing space. They also love to jump so hanging plants and vines should be included in the enclosure--bamboo makes for an excellent addition. |
| Size and life expectancy | Crested geckos grow to a length of 5-8 inches. Their life expectancy is predicted to be up to 15 years. |