Short answer: A climbing gecko from New Caledonia that eats a powdered fruit diet. One adult needs a tall enclosure of at least 18 × 18 × 24 inches, 75–80°F at the warm end and 70–75°F at the cool end, 60–80% humidity from evening misting, and crested gecko diet every 2–3 days.
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| Enclosure (adult minimum) | 18 × 18 × 24 in; 24 × 24 × 24 in recommended. Height matters more than floor space. Babies go in a small grow-out tub and move to the adult enclosure at about 10 g. [source] |
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| Warm end | 75–80°F [source] |
| Cool end | 70–75°F [source] |
| Night | 65–72°F [source] |
| Humidity | 60–80%. Mist in the evening (and the morning if needed); let it dry to about 50% between mistings [source] |
| UVB (recommended) | An 18 inch 6% (or 5.0) linear UVB bulb with a reflector. [source] |
| Heat | Usually little or no extra heat in a 70–80°F room; a low-wattage bulb on a thermostat if the room runs cool. |
| Substrate | Paper towel to start; 2–4 inches of soil over a drainage layer for a naturalistic setup. Avoid: Loose substrate for geckos under 13 g (impaction risk). [source] |
| Adult size · lifespan | 7–9 in · 15–20 years |
What to feed, and how often
A complete powdered crested gecko diet mixed with water; small dusted insects as an extra. [source]
| Juvenile (0–12 months) | Crested gecko diet daily; insects 1–2 times a week |
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| Adult | Crested gecko diet every 2–3 days; insects up to once a week |
Supplements: Complete powdered diets already contain vitamins and calcium; dust insects.
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Sources
General husbandry information, not veterinary advice. If your animal is losing weight or seems unwell, see a reptile vet (find one through ARAV). Updated November 9, 2026.