🦎 Crested Gecko Care Sheet
Scientific Name: Correlophus ciliatus
Lifespan: 15–20 years
Adult Size: 7–9 inches
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🏠 Enclosure
•Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons for one adult (tall, vertical enclosure preferred).
•Type: Glass terrarium with a secure screen lid for ventilation.
•Humidity: 50–70%, mist 1–2 times daily.
•Temperature:
•Day: 72–78°F (22–25°C)
•Night: 65–72°F (18–22°C)
•Avoid temps above 82°F.
•Lighting:
•Crested geckos are nocturnal but benefit from a 12-hour light cycle.
•Low-level UVB (5.0) helps with vitamin D3 production.
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🌿 Habitat Setup
•Substrate: Coconut fiber, soil mix, or paper towels (for juveniles).
•Decor: Provide branches, cork bark, vines, and live or fake plants for climbing.
•Hides: Include at least one humid hide and one dry hide.
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🍓 Diet
•Staple Food: Commercial Crested Gecko Diet (CGD) mixed with water.
•Treats (1–2x weekly): Small insects like crickets or dubia roaches (gut-loaded).
•Fruits (occasional): Mashed banana, mango, or peach.
•Calcium & Vitamins: Dust insects with calcium + D3 and a multivitamin weekly.
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💧 Water
•Keep a shallow dish of fresh water in the tank.
•Mist enclosure regularly so your gecko can lick water droplets off leaves and glass.