Crested gecko

Crested Gecko Care Guide

Housing, diet, health, breeding and morphs.

A complete guide in nine chapters, checked against veterinary references, published studies and experienced keepers. Every number in it carries a source, listed in the last chapter.

Disclaimer: I'm not a veterinarian and I don't hold a degree in animal science or animal care. This guide is compiled from the published sources listed in every chapter. For a sick animal, a reptile vet is the authority.

  1. 01Start Here: Is a Crested Gecko Right for You?

    Meet the crested gecko, learn what it needs, and decide whether this gentle climber fits your home.

  2. 02Housing and Environment

    How to set up a tall, well-ventilated crested gecko enclosure with the right temperature, humidity, light and substrate.

  3. 03Feeding

    What to feed a crested gecko, how often, and how to handle insects, fruit, calcium and water.

  4. 04Handling and Behavior

    How to settle in and handle a crested gecko, what to expect from its behavior, and why one gecko per enclosure is best.

  5. 05Health

    Quarantine, weekly health checks, common crested gecko illnesses, when to see a vet, and Salmonella hygiene.

  6. 06Breeding Crested Geckos

    Sexing, safe breeding size, pairing, lay boxes, room-temperature incubation, hatchling care and protecting the female's calcium.

  7. 07Genetics and Morphs

    Which crested gecko traits are true single genes, which are line-bred, which pairings to avoid, and how to read a listing.

  8. 08New Owner Checklist

    A printable one-page checklist for setting up and caring for your new crested gecko.

  9. 09Sources

    Every source cited in this crested gecko guide, numbered to match the in-text citations and grouped by chapter.

Last revised November 6, 2026.