Care level: Beginner
Temperament: Can be jumpy, but rarely bite and often will get used to handling
Behavior: crepuscular, arboreal, solitary
Minimum enclosure size: 18×18×24″ (46×46×60cm)
Basking spot temp (surface): 82-85°F (28-29°C), temperature should not exceed 85°F at any time
Cold side temp (air): 70-75°F (21-24°C)
Minimum/Nighttime temp: 65-72°F (18-22°C)
UVB: UVI zone 0.5-1/Ferguson zone 1 (e.g. Arcadia Shadedweller Arboreal 2.5% at 2-4″ (5-10cm) with no mesh or Arcadia Shadedweller 7% at 12+” (30+cm) with typical mesh)
Humidity: 60-80% (with drops down to 40-50% before misting)
Diet: Powdered crested gecko diet with occasional insects up to once weekly
Adult size: 5-8″ (13-20cm)
Wild Distribution: thick vegetation in tropical rainforests of New Caledonia (Grand Terre and Isle of Pines)
(Care guide written with contributions by mandi#6740)
Additional Resources:
Reptifiles Guide – Crested Gecko
Happy Dragons Guide – Crested Gecko