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Care sheet
Crested Gecko
Correlophus Ciliatus
A nocturnal arboreal species native to New Caledonia,
known for its robustness and calm behavior
and its maintenance accessible when
Its natural needs are respected .
TEMPERATURES
72-82°F during the day
(64-72°F) at night
HYGROMETRY
60-90%
fluctuating
ADULT SIZE
18 to 25 cm (7-10 in)
ADULT WEIGHT
35 to 55 g
LIFE EXPECTANCY
15 to 20 years old
CARE LEVEL
level
easy
IN THE WILD
New Caledonian rainforests
Dense vegetation, trunks, branches, cavities,
and shrubs of varying heights.
Temperate and ventilated
22 to 28 °C (72-82°F) during the day and 18 to 22 °C (64-72°F) at night.
High humidity and good air circulation.
Enriched environment
Mosses, ferns, epiphytes, pandanus...
Small branches and hollow trunks.
IN CAPTIVITY
TERRARIUM
VERTICAL and VEGETATED
Branches, vines, bark
Dense vegetation
Elevated rest area
Numerous hiding places
Safe Environment
MINIMUM DIMENSIONS
for a single adult
18 × 18 × 24 in
minimum
Larger dimensions encourage natural behaviors and enrich the habitat.
SUITABLE PLANTS
Pothos
Ficus Pumila
Philodendron
Nephrolepis exaltata
Bromeliads
SETTINGS
HYGROMETRY
FOOD
BEHAVIOR
Room temperature
without heating
if between:
Daytime: 72 - 79°F
Night: 64 - 72 °F
Regular spraying,
Partial drying phases are essential :
60-90% fluctuating
Frugivorous-omnivorous species.
ACTIVE range up to 18 months,
then CLASSIC once adult.
juveniles: 5 meals/week
Adults: 3 meals/week
Nocturnal, calm and curious.
Limited handling
and tailored to the individual.
IN SUMMARY
The crested gecko requires a stable, well-ventilated environment consistent with its biotope: moderate temperatures, fluctuating humidity, dense vegetation and plenty of branches to jump and hide in.
Stability and respecting its natural needs are key to a healthy gecko.
