Adopting an animal is not trivial. It has to be a carefully considered decision. Here is some basic information you should know before adopting a Crested Gecko (or Correlophus ciliatus).
Origin: New Caledonia
Adult size : 20 to 25 cm
Life Span : 7 to 12 years
Biotope: Semi-humid to humid
Temperature :
| High point | Low point | |
| Day | 26 °C | 22 °C |
| Night | 22 °C | 20 °C |
Humidity: 60 to 80%
Lighting: Heat lamp, 12 to 14h per day, UVB optional
Food: 70% frugivorous, 30% insectivorous, Repashy, Pangea, Clark’s diet, Arcadia, ZooMed and Komodo are good alternatives. Crickets and small worms can complement their diet very well. Also consider calcium supplements and multivitamins.
Substrate: Coconut fiber, earth, sphagnum moss
Terrarium: Minimum 30×30×45 cm (12’’×12’’×18’’), shelter and water tank to submerge itself
Molting: Spray to increase the humidity, otherwise there exist an automatic spray system.
Necessary items: Terrarium, substrate, thermometer, hygrometer, hiding places, heating ballast, bulb, foliage, food clip, decorations, thermostat, automatic watering system, branch, lianas, sphagnum moss, calcium, multivitamins
Writer: shelter Le Terrarium, Quebec, Canada
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