🦎 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.