About the crested gecko — crested gecko care
Crested geckos (Correlophus ciliatus, formerly Rhacodactylus ciliatus) are a medium-sized arboreal gecko native to a small range of humid forests in southern New Caledonia. They were thought extinct for most of the 20th century until a 1994 rediscovery, and now form one of the most successful reptile hobbies in the world. They are beginner-friendly because they tolerate room temperatures, eat a shelf-stable powdered diet, do not require UVB for long-term survival, and breed reliably in captivity. Adults top out around 35–60 grams and live 15–20 years with good husbandry.
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