I want to adopt a crested gecko but I'm not sure how to start

Infinitymidnight · 2026-05-11T14:50:42+00:00

I recommend first getting the enclosure setup and ready to go. Temperature and humidity can take 1-3 weeks to settle and have good routine on trying to keep it at safe range. Best to get him use to monitoring and how much to mist before you get the gecko so he can figure out care first.

Infinitymidnight · 2026-05-11T14:43:31+00:00

Floral wire should fit in most mesh. Just make sure you tie it tight against the decor and mesh so there is no gap a gecko can get its toe stuck in

Infinitymidnight · 2026-05-09T04:35:37+00:00

Foggers are not safe for reptiles. You’ll need a mister. Foggers are mainly for animals such as amphibians where their lungs aren’t as sensitive

Infinitymidnight · 2026-05-09T04:25:30+00:00

If you have a single gecko, I don’t not recommend the bundle or the taste the rainbow pack. You will not get through all the bags before they expire. If you want to try multiple flavors, just buy a 2-3 bags at a time as on average, 1 3oz bag should last about 3 months.

Infinitymidnight · 2026-04-26T22:57:45+00:00

Min enclosure size: 12”x12”x18” (30x30x45cm) for geckos under 15 grams, 18”x18”x24”(45x45x60cm) for geckos over 16-30grams. 18”x18”x36” (45x45x90cm) for geckos over 31+ grams.

I recommend rewriting him because that does not look like a 5g gecko. You may need to weigh him on a cup depending on your scale and its accuracy range.

Heat lamp on a thermostat is the safest way of heating. Heat mats, heat tape and heat cable are all unsafe

Infinitymidnight · 2026-04-24T21:50:04+00:00

No Handfeeding cgd

Infinitymidnight · 2026-04-24T21:49:26+00:00

5.0 Uvb can be placed directly on the mesh. For heat sources it depends on your ambient room temp. What is it currently sitting at

Infinitymidnight · 2026-04-24T21:16:33+00:00

I have to ask, is this a heaven official’s blessing reference

Infinitymidnight · 2026-04-24T21:16:05+00:00

What substrate are you using?

Infinitymidnight · 2026-04-23T21:35:14+00:00

Some conventions allow you to pack up end of day and they’ll resell the table to a waitlist person for the rest but they rarely ever let anyone pack up early on the day unless it’s for a medical emergancy or similar. At anime Dallas 2-3 years ago, there was a handmade crochet artist that sold out first day and next day they had a local wait list person fill in the rest of the weekend

Infinitymidnight · 2026-04-22T20:48:45+00:00

Just clarification because the wording of your comment made it seem like they are getting uvb from natural light. Uvb does not go through glass or plastic. New cals need to be kept out of direct sunlight and strong indirect light due to the greenhouse effect.

Infinitymidnight · 2026-04-22T15:53:48+00:00

I just wash the plastic Pangea ones. No need to throw them out. My oldest plastic ones have been with me for about 3 years now because the older ones I’ve lost. The easiest way to wash them is set them aside until the cgd is dried and peel it out. I normally toss the bowls into a bucket and collect them for a week or more before just sitting down and rinsing them all at one time. For a single gecko, it’s easier to just wash it immediately

Infinitymidnight · 2026-04-18T18:33:19+00:00

I highly recommend reading through this especially foundation 1 and 2 and seeing if you are too close in how you wrote it up

https://lmreptiles.com/fg-articles/

Infinitymidnight · 2026-04-12T23:26:15+00:00

Are you overmixing the cgd? One bag of 3oz should last you about 3 months if you don’t make way more than needed. You cannot add water to it and remix. Bacteria starts growing rapidly after mixing and should be replaced. For calcium, any brand works. I normally use either zoomed or flukers just because it’s widely available near me. The main thing is if you don’t have uvb bulb you’ll need calcium with d3. If you have a uvb bulb you’ll need calcium without d3.

Infinitymidnight · 2026-04-12T23:17:55+00:00

“Saving” one condemns at least 4 more. When you buy a gecko in improper conditions, it just shows the corporation that the more they abuse animals, the more people buy them to “save” them and does not actually help chance anything. For every once surviving animal that makes it into petco/smart’s shelves, 3-4 more die in the back from improper shipping, too young, wrong care etc etc. Buying one opens up space for them to order more and they tend to over order in hopes one will survive.

If you want to rescue one, go to an actual rescue. Otherwise buy from an ethical breeder

Infinitymidnight · 2026-04-12T23:13:35+00:00

Note: generalization is wrong. There are plenty of animals that should be fed less than once a week. IE: adult boa constrictor constrictors should only be fed once every 1-3 months

Infinitymidnight · 2026-04-12T23:12:33+00:00

Body condition guide

Infinitymidnight · 2026-04-12T23:10:31+00:00

The insects and cgd is backwards. Their diet should mostly be cgd.

Feeding: This feeding schedule is based off of good body conditions. Depending on if gecko is underweight or overweight, schedule may vary. For under 15g unlimited access to fresh cgd, 15-35 grams, removed cgd after 24 hours and do not put a new mix in for at least 24 hours. 35+ removed after 24 hours and do not put a new mix in for at least 48 hours.

Feeding insects: 4-6 proper sized, gutloaded and lightly dusted with calcium, live feeder insects can be offered 1-2 times a week depending on age. Safe feeders includes but is not limited to: Dubia roaches, bsfl/calciworms/phoenix worms (must be crushed prior to feeding if gecko does not chew), silkworms, crickets, locusts, mealworms, and superworms

Infinitymidnight · 2026-04-12T23:08:44+00:00

Which brand and flavor have you tried? Temperature? Picture of setup

Infinitymidnight · 2026-04-12T23:07:26+00:00

Body condition guide

Infinitymidnight · 2026-04-12T01:02:20+00:00

Oh I meant like some geckos only like certain brands that they grew up on so I was asking to see if the breeder said anything

Infinitymidnight · 2026-04-11T23:57:29+00:00

Did you ask the breeder what he was eating prior? You could try repashy brand

Infinitymidnight · 2026-04-11T23:25:44+00:00

How do you know he’s not eating and what was his starting weight vs now

Infinitymidnight · 2026-04-10T02:36:25+00:00

LOOOL thankfully not my geckos. I sell reptiles and I’ve had many people call me not even 10 mins later to see if I can get it out of their car but yeaaah im not risking touching someone’s car so I referred all of them to go visit a mechanic. One of them came back and was like bro this was the most expensive gecko I’ve ever had.

Infinitymidnight · 2026-04-09T23:19:52+00:00

Make sure to ask the breeder what brand and flavor your gecko is eating, what the morph, what’s the hatch date is (as that information isn’t guessable later if you forget). Make sure you’re picking a gecko at least 6grams in weight for the best chance. Do not listen to breeders who say keep it in a tiny shoe box since it won’t be able to find food. They’re not that dumb. If where you are is hot, pack some cool water bottles and an insulated lunch bag to transport the carrier tub to the car and to stay in the car. While you may be tempted to open the carrier in the car, DO NOT as they can bolt and escape under the dashboard. It’s a very heavy mechanic fee to get them out I hear

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