ReptiHabitat
tropical

Crested Gecko

New Caledonia's rediscovered (1994) gecko: arboreal, frugivorous, and famously intolerant of heat — cooler is safer.

Core Biological & Field Specifications
Temps
20–25°C day (68–77°F), drop at night
Heat danger
above 28°C (82°F) — lethal risk
UVB
Zone 1 (optional, low)
Humidity
60–80% with daily misting
Enclosure min
18×18×24 in, vertical
Diet
powdered complete diet + insects

Profile & Natural History

Crested geckos are the anti-basking reptile: their island climate never exceeded the mid-20s°C, and summer heat kills them in un-air-conditioned rooms. The complete powdered diet (CGD) revolutionized their care — mix, feed, mist. Vertical enclosure with plants (live or fake), daily misting cycles, and almost no heating equipment: the easiest advanced-looking reptile in the hobby.

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