Crested Gecko, Baby
Crested Gecko, Baby
Product Details
Product Description
Product Description
Crested geckos have fringed crests that run from the head over the eyes, giving the look of eyelashes. They are calm, nocturnal tree dwellers that do well on prepared diets. Available in select Pet Supermarket stores.
- Care Level: Beginner
- Adult Size: 8-10 inches
- Life Expectancy: 15-20 years
Feeding Instructions
Feeding Instructions
Crested geckos eat fruit puree and live insects, and complete commercial crested gecko diets are widely available.
- Staple Diet: Fruit puree or a commercial crested gecko diet
- Supplements / Variety: Appropriately sized crickets dusted with calcium
- Frequency: Offer crickets about once a week
Usage & Warning
Usage & Warning
Reptiles and amphibians can carry Salmonella. Always wash your hands with soap and water after handling your pet or anything in its habitat. Never release pets into the wild.
Habitat and Care
Habitat and Care
Habitat and Care
Crested geckos are nocturnal tree dwellers that need a humid, forest-style setup with plenty of places to climb and hide.
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Minimum Enclosure: Tall, vertical enclosure; 18 x 18 x 24 inches is common for an adult
- Temperature: 72-78°F; avoid temperatures above 80°F, which can be fatal. Supplemental heating is generally not needed except in very cold climates
- Humidity: Keep the substrate moist to maintain a humid, forest-like environment
- Substrate: Moist substrate suited to a forest-style setup
- Enrichment: Hiding places are a must so your gecko feels secure, plus branches and foliage to climb
- Maintenance: Spot-clean daily and keep the substrate moist
Crested geckos have fringed crests that run from the head over the eyes, giving the look of eyelashes. They are calm, nocturnal tree dwellers that do well on prepared diets. Available in select Pet Supermarket stores.
- Care Level: Beginner
- Adult Size: 8-10 inches
- Life Expectancy: 15-20 years
Crested geckos eat fruit puree and live insects, and complete commercial crested gecko diets are widely available.
- Staple Diet: Fruit puree or a commercial crested gecko diet
- Supplements / Variety: Appropriately sized crickets dusted with calcium
- Frequency: Offer crickets about once a week
Reptiles and amphibians can carry Salmonella. Always wash your hands with soap and water after handling your pet or anything in its habitat. Never release pets into the wild.
Habitat and Care
Crested geckos are nocturnal tree dwellers that need a humid, forest-style setup with plenty of places to climb and hide.
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Minimum Enclosure: Tall, vertical enclosure; 18 x 18 x 24 inches is common for an adult
- Temperature: 72-78°F; avoid temperatures above 80°F, which can be fatal. Supplemental heating is generally not needed except in very cold climates
- Humidity: Keep the substrate moist to maintain a humid, forest-like environment
- Substrate: Moist substrate suited to a forest-style setup
- Enrichment: Hiding places are a must so your gecko feels secure, plus branches and foliage to climb
- Maintenance: Spot-clean daily and keep the substrate moist
