Feedbook/Amphibians & reptiles

Crested gecko

Correlophus ciliatus

Portrait of a crested gecko: eyelash-like scales on the lid edge and adhesive toe pads

Essential gear

  • Tall enclosure or front-opening tank
  • Thermo-hygrometer
  • Climbing branches
  • Feeding station
  • Gecko diet and calcium powder
  • Spray bottle

Lifespan

15–20years

Daytime temperature

22–26°C

Humidity

50–70%

Night misting can run higher; humidity should drop during the day

Activity

Nocturnal arboreal

Clings to glass and climbs branches

Prepared food / feed

Mainly gecko diet

Can supplement with some insects

Enclosure type

Tall enclosure

Adults from about 45 cm height up—emphasize vertical layers

Suggested habitat

Tall vertical rainforest vivarium: branches, leaf cover, a shallow water dish or daily misting. No deep pool—keep substrate moist with a dryable surface.

Plates are husbandry references—not build plans or generator parameters. Check your own water, vessel, and stocking before you act.