Crested Gecko (Rhacodactylus ciliatus)   print click to enlarge Description Not Available Range: New Caledonia Habitat: Arboreal, rainforest Active Period: Nocturnal Climate: Moist (73%-83% humidity), warm (69-83 F) rainforest Nutrition: Omnivorous Lifespan: 5+ years Size: Breeding season: Food: Crickets, moths, moth larva, land snails, fruits, nectar Species Card Copyright © 2002 Mario Stinso. All rights reserved.

Care Sheet

By Mario Stinso

Click here for a complete care sheet written by Emerson Sy.

Basic's

Temp: 72-78F day, 69-74 night. The heat can be provided by inferred nocturnal heat lamp

Humidity: 75%-85%, Mist the cage once or twice daily with a heavy misting at night.

Substrate: Find grained orchard bark mixed with sand

Lighting: Red night light (recommended) or Black Phosphor light in a reflector style fixture

Food and Feeding: Soft-bodied insects, and crickets every other day. Also provide a bowl of calcium powder at all times and a bowl of water.

Caging: For 1 crested gecko a 10 gal or larger. If more then 2, do not keep more then 1 male together as they will fight. A 20 gal may house 2 or3 crested geckos.

Furnishings: Live plants such as, pothos, ficus, or schefflera is recommended.

Supplies

     Their care is basic and simple to care for. Here are a list of supplies that you will need for your gecko before bringing him home.

• Cage (10 gal or larger, screen top is also recommended but not usually needed)

• Heat Lamp (domed reflector style is recommended)

• Nighttime Basking bulb (15watt-50watt)

• 3 small food bowls

• Sphagnum Moss

• Tubaware container, small plastic shoe box, or medium butter container and lid (container must have non-see through sides for privacy)

• Digital thermometer with outdoor probe

• Calcium Powder with Vit.D3 (for omnivores or carnivores not herbivores)

• Calcium Powder without Vit.D3 (for omnivores or carnivores not herbivores)

• Herp Vitamin Powder without vitamin A but with Beta Carotene

• Paper towel

• Mealworms and Crickets along with something to keep them in and provide them with food

For more information along with questions and answers, try our Rhacodactylus sp. Gecko Forum.

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