Crested gecko care

Correlophus ciliatus

A climbing gecko from New Caledonia that lives in tall, planted enclosures.

Adult length: About 8 in
Lifespan: Up to 15–20 years
Enclosure: 18 × 18 × 24 in+
Warm spot: 79–85°F
Cool area: 68–77°F
Night: 64–72°F

Figures and their sources are in the full care guide.

Start hereCrested Gecko Care Guide: Enclosure, Temperature, Humidity and DietComplete crested gecko care: enclosure size, safe temperatures, humidity and misting, UVB, substrate, diet, handling and health, checked against vet sources.Read

Food and feeding

Crested Gecko Not Eating? What Is Normal and What to Check

Why a crested gecko stops eating: settling in, too much heat, a cage too big for a baby, too much fruit or a new diet. What to check, and when to see a vet.

Health

Floppy Tail Syndrome in Crested Geckos: What It Is and Prevention

What floppy tail syndrome (FTS) looks like in crested geckos, its suspected causes, why it matters for the hips and egg-laying, and how to prevent it.

Health

Metabolic Bone Disease in Crested Geckos: Signs, Causes, Prevention

How to recognize metabolic bone disease (MBD) in a crested gecko, from a wavy tail to a soft jaw, what causes it, and how to prevent it.

Health

Crested Gecko Dropped Its Tail: Will It Grow Back?

Why crested geckos drop their tails, why the tail never grows back, how to care for the stump, what affects a tailless gecko, and how to prevent tail loss.

Behavior and handling

Is My Crested Gecko Male or Female? How and When to Tell

How to tell a male crested gecko from a female: the hemipenal bulge, pre-anal pores, the size or age at which they appear, and why young geckos are hard to sex.