![]() There are also hanging hides made specifically for crested geckos. ![]() Driftwood and cork logs are also excellent, more aesthetically pleasing climbing options. Cardboard paper towel inserts are a cheap, yet effective way to supply your gecko with hides and climbing opportunities. Be sure to rinse the enclosure and accessories well, allowing them to fully dry, before setting the enclosure back up.Ĭrested geckos need to be supplied with hiding places to feel secure in their environment. During this deep cleaning, you will want to remove their substrate and hand wash all their accessories with dawn dish soap. Spot clean their enclosure daily, and do a full deep cleaning once a month. It's cute to watch, but it does mean their enclosure should be cleaned frequently. When in doubt, always check facebook marketplace for used tanks to find a good bargain.Ĭrested geckos tend to be messy eaters, smearing their food on the glass as they eat. ![]() Conversion doors are sold to specifically fit these tanks, and can sometimes be a cheaper option than buying a premade tall tank. Another enclosure option is to take a 20 gallon fish tank and convert it so that it is standing up vertically. Baby crested geckos can be started out in smaller enclosures and moved up, though it doesn't hurt to put them into their adult enclosures right away if it is properly cluttered. An adult crested gecko will need an enclosure that is at least 12 x 12 x 24 inches. Using paper towels as substrate can be beneficial for this to check that their droppings are healthy.Ĭrested geckos are an arboreal species, and therefore they need a tall enclosure. If this is your first reptile, you don’t have to worry about spreading anything, however, I still recommend monitoring them closely for the first month to ensure they are healthy. I have a detailed article on quarantining reptiles here. Reptiles can spread disease, parasites, and mites between each other. If you already own other reptiles, it is best to quarantine your gecko in another room away from them for at least a month. Their bites don’t hurt very much, and trying to pull them off can damage their teeth. If your gecko does bite you, it's best to let it let go of you on its own. Crested geckos rarely bite and are overall docile creatures. It is best to sit on the ground and just move and over hand as your gecko walks. They are jumpers, and a fall from a large height can be harmful to them. When handling your gecko, try to stay close to the ground. After a week, you can begin handling your crested gecko so that it gets used to you. This will give your gecko time to settle in and get comfortable with its new surroundings without being stressed by handling. When you first bring home your crested gecko, you should put it directly into its enclosure and avoid handling it for a week. ![]() Before purchasing one of these lizards, you should take into consideration that they can live to be 15 - 20 years old. Crested geckos come in a variety of morphs (colors and patterns) and can truly be stunning creatures. When handled from a young age, they become calm pets that will happily hang out in your hands. Crested geckos can grow to be 8 inches from their snout to the tip of their tails. These geckos make excellent pets due to their low maintenance and manageable size. In nature, crested geckos can be found hanging out in the trees in New Caledonia.
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