Crested Gecko
Sticky-toed, eyelashed and easy-going.
Crested geckos are arboreal lizards from New Caledonia that thrive at room temperature and eat a prepared powdered diet, making them among the easiest reptiles to keep.
Photo: Lennart Hudel · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Daily care
Tall enclosure (18″×18″×24″ for an adult) with plants and branches; 72–78°F; mist daily.
Complete crested gecko diet (powder mixed with water) plus occasional insects.
Vertical climbing space.
Keep humidity up for clean sheds.
Common health concerns
Know what to watch for. Early detection makes most of these far easier and cheaper to treat.
- Metabolic bone disease
- Floppy tail syndrome
- Stuck shed
- Dehydration
- Mouth rot
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This guide is general information, not veterinary advice. Costs are rough U.S. estimates for food, supplies and routine care. Always consult a licensed veterinarian about your pet’s needs.