Before you buy, crested gecko care
A healthy crested gecko is a 15 to 20 year commitment. Before purchasing, confirm your setup works and that you can realistically provide daily misting, food replacement every 2 to 3 days, and travel coverage when you are away.
Level: beginner. Part of: Overview.
- Buy from a breeder who weighs and dates every animal. Hatchlings under 3 grams should generally stay with the breeder until they gain mass.
- Ask for the hatch date, current weight, last-fed date, last shed, and sire/dam morph details. Keep a copy with your records.
- Avoid "rescue" impulse buys unless you have an experienced reptile vet lined up, husbandry-damaged geckos are a hard first project.
- Expect 1 week of no handling after arrival. Acclimation is the single most common step new keepers skip.
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