Crested Geckos are semi-arboreal, spending most of their time in small trees and low shrubs. They will however, seek out hiding places near the ground to sleep during the day. Crested Geckos feed on both insects and fruits and in most cases can be kept at room temperature. The crested geckos are easy to care for and has an unusual appearance. There is no doubt that Crested Geckos are indeed one of the best pet lizards available today.

CAGE: The following can be used as a guideline. Crested Geckos can be maintained in simple conditions. Four month old to adult crested geckos should be housed in a 20 gallon a tall aquarium or larger. Three adult cresteds can be comfortably housed in a 29-gallon aquarium. Their cage should have plenty of climbing structures, some artificial foliage for cover. All newly acquired animals should be kept separate from any other reptiles in your collection for at least 30 days (preferably 60 days). All crested geckos should be lightly misted with water once every evening, as they will do best with moderate humidity. Plants that can be used include any species of ficus, pothos, or philodendron, to name just a few. Cork bark and bamboo sections provide excellent climbing surfaces. Use your imagination and be creative that is the key to enjoying the aquarium.

TEMMPERATURE, HEATING, & LIGHTING:
Temperatures for crested geckos should be maintained between 72 and 82 degrees for most of the year. At temperatures of 85 degrees or warmer, crested geckos will become stressed, which could lead to illness or death. 12 to 14 hours of light is appropriate for most of the year. Lighting is most easily achieved with the use of fluorescent tubes placed directly on the cage top. This will facilitate both the requirements of the geckos and the live plants within the enclosure should you choose to have them. It is unecesarry to use UVB lighting for crested geckos. In most situations room temperature is adequate for crested geckos, as long as the temperature stays within 70 to 82 degrees.

DIET AND FEEDING: Crested geckos feed on a variety of insects and fruits. Crickets, wax worms, small roaches, and other similar insects can be offered. Juvenile and adult crested geckos should be offered appropriate size insects two or three times weekly. Offer insects that are no larger than the distance between the geckos eyes, however adults can eat items that are slightly larger than this.
Clarks Diet contains many vitamins and minerals as well as spirulina, bee pollen, and a source of protein. We feed this mix two to three times week. Another food that is available is Crested Gecko Diet by T-rex. This food is intended as a complete diet and contains all the necessary nutrition. You will need to supplement the diet of your crested gecko with a calcium and vitamin D3 powder. Hatchlings and juveniles should have their crickets lightly dusted with this powder twice weekly. Sprinkle a small amount into their Clarks Diet or Crested Gecko Diet by T-Rex once a week as well.

Vitamin supplementation is recommended for hatchling to adult crested geckos. Use a multi-vitamin made for reptiles and dust the insects with it once weekly.
Feeding your insects a high quality diet prior to offering them to your geckos is one of the best ways to prevent any nutritional deficiencies. Offer insects dark leafy lettuces, carrots, fruits, trout chow, monkey biscuits, grains, and other foods. Crickets will eat almost anything so offer a variety of foods and your geckos will benefit greatly.