Care Guides
- Beginner CareCrested Gecko Basics
What to know before getting a crested gecko: size, lifespan, behavior and the basics of care.
- EnclosuresEnclosure Setup
How to set up a crested gecko enclosure: size, substrate, furnishings and ventilation.
- Temperature & HumidityTemperature
Ideal temperatures for crested geckos, why heat is dangerous, and how to spot heat stress.
- Temperature & HumidityHumidity
How to manage humidity for a crested gecko with an evening misting and dry-down cycle.
- LightingLighting
Do crested geckos need lighting or UVB? A simple guide to day and night cycles.
- NutritionFeeding
What and how often to feed a crested gecko, from complete powdered diets to insects.
- NutritionSupplements
When crested geckos need supplements, when they don't, and signs of calcium problems.
- EnclosuresHandling
How to handle a crested gecko safely, and why you should never grab the tail.
- EnclosuresCleaning
A daily, weekly and monthly cleaning routine for a crested gecko enclosure.
- EnclosuresQuarantine
Why and how to quarantine a new crested gecko for 60 to 90 days.
- Health & WellnessGrowth & Development
Crested gecko growth stages, weights, sexing and when they are ready to breed.
- EnclosuresShipping Preparation
How to prepare for your gecko's arrival: enclosure setup, delivery day and the first weeks.
- Beginner CareBeginner Mistakes
The most common beginner crested gecko mistakes and how to fix each one.