Crested Gecko

Crested geckos naturally sleep curled up among the branches and leaves in their immediate environment. However, some crested geckos in captivity spend a lot of time hanging upside down on the walls of their terrarium. The lack of climbing options inside the enclosure can cause a crested gecko to hang upside down on the walls. …

Have you ever seen a crested gecko – perhaps even yours – hanging upside down on their tank’s glass with their tail standing out behind them at an almost 90-degree angle? This isn’t some new trick they learned, but a serious and damaging health condition commonly referred to as floppy tail syndrome.  What Is Floppy …

Sometimes, Crested Geckos owners wish to have other pets besides their lizards. Therefore, they want to know why Crested Geckos can’t live with other reptiles. Those who have tried know that coexistence of Geckos with others is possible, but the question of unwanted consequences arises. Although Crested Geckos enjoy living on their own, they can …

Your crested gecko must shed old skin cells regularly for its health and wellbeing. But what if it has problems during the natural shedding process, and how can you help? Is it safe to intervene, and what happens if you don’t? In ideal conditions, crested geckos shed the outer layer of skin called the epidermis …

There are few things as sad as a crested gecko whose tank contents consist of nothing more than a hide and water and food bowls! Did you know that you can even use real plants in your crested gecko’s tank? There are so many you can use – and they look a lot better than …

Crested Geckos (Correlophus ciliatus) make fantastic pets. They’re docile, easy to care for, and always smiling. But if you have just brought home your new Crested Gecko, how do you find out whether it’s a boy or a girl?  Mature male Crested Geckos have pronounced hemipenal bulges below the vent. Females are flat in this …

Shedding is a process that all reptiles go through, including Crested Geckos. It can be tempting to pick up your pet during this monthly ordeal, but should you? Can you handle a Crested Gecko while they are shedding? It’s best not to handle your Crested Gecko while they shed. Doing so could harm the Crested …

Crested Geckos (Correlophus ciliatus) are very popular reptiles to keep as pets. These lizards may, on occasion, stop eating for periods of time, which can be worrisome for their owner. So, how long can Crested Geckos go without food?  Crested Geckos can go without food for periods of up to 3 weeks. However, after the …

For most first-time reptile owners (and even some more experienced gecko enthusiasts, shedding (ecdysis) is an intriguing process, so no wonder it raises so many questions. But what if your crested gecko is not shedding at all?  If a crested gecko isn’t shedding at all, it probably means that it’s not growing because then there’s …

Crested geckos are some of the most popular reptilian pets available, thanks to their adaptability to captivity, their striking appearance, and their docile nature. However, even a gecko that adapts well to captivity, like the crested gecko, can have health issues. Naturally, you’ll want to carefully observe your crested gecko to be sure that it …