The Complete Crested Gecko Care Guide

Hunter Byrd
5 min readJun 22, 2018

So you’ve got yourself a gecko, or you’re considering buying one, but you want to know what you’re getting yourself into before taking the plunge. This is the best place a potential pet-owner can be, be research is critical to the well-being of a potential future pet. So good on you for being here, and let’s get right down to it!

Crested geckos are reptile fan favorites because of their ease of care, gentle attitudes, and sticky little feet. They can come in a vast array of colors and patterns, making each one difference from the next. Cresteds are relatively easy animals to take care of (if you’ve done a little bit of research) and are a lot of fun to watch grow.

Here are some tips on how to maintain your gecko through a long and healthy life!

Species Name: Correlophus Ciliatus

Age range: Anywhere from 15+ years

Total Adult length: 8–9 inches, including tail

Diet: Frugivorous/Omniverous

Native Home: New Caledonia

Lifestyle Type: Arboreal, generally solitary

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Hunter Byrd

Reptile Enthusiast of 10+ Years, Former Owner of the West Virginia Reptile Expo, Student of Psychology