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Crested gecko must haves
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items I’m no expert but I do have 4 crested geckos all varying in age. This list is specifically for adult crested geckos as baby’s could get lost in a tank this size and not be able to find their food
This tank is great for an adult crested gecko, it gives them plenty of space to jump around and just be a gecko
REPTI ZOO Reptile Glass Terrarium, Black, 50-gal
I love bioactive tanks! And it’s super easy to do with crested geckos, you have more options for plants which is the key to a successful tank( plus isopods and springtails) this is the soil I use for all of my geckos tanks my plants thrive in it and ...
ZOO MED ReptiSoil Reptile Soil, 24-qt bag
This is great to start, I do recommend going to your local plant nursery and picking up reptile safe plants my favorite so far has been pothos because they grow super fast and provide a lot of coverage
REPTIFAUNA Large Tropical 2-in Pot Live Plant, 9 count
Crested geckos tanks need to be around 75 degree at most during the day and need to drop down to the 60s at night time, this in a large tank is great and keeps the temperature right where I need it to be. There’s also different things out there about...
ZOO MED Nano Combo Dome Reptile Lamp Fixture
This is the daytime bulb I use it’s not super strong so the floor can be cooler and just a spot up top is warm enough if they want to “bask” mine def like to bask
ZOO MED Nano Reptile Basking Spot Lamp, 25 W
Cresties dont need a lot of uvb since they typically live in the trees and are nocturnal but they can definitely benefit from some and your plants will too
ZOO MED Reptisun Nano UVB Bulb
Throw your uvb bulb in here and your lighting is set
ZOO MED Mini Deep Dome Lamp Fixture
My geckos prefer Pangea but there are plenty of other gecko diets you can try! And plenty of flavors. One 8oz bag can last me at least a month feeding 4 geckos you just mix it with water and put it in their tank
PANGEA Gecko Diet with Fig & Insects Gecko Food, 8-oz bag
This is essential for their food and water, they eat higher up. Mine refuse to eat if it is too low in their tank.
STROODIES 2-slot "Bothsies" Crested Gecko Feeding ...
Crested geckos love to climb having a vine or many vines in their is great enrichment for them, and very natural as well
EXO TERRA Jungle Vine for Reptiles & Amphibians, Large
A misting system is great if you have multiple reptiles or if you are just forgetful. You set it on a timer for how often you want it to go off and it does it. I haven’t set my misting system up so I’m spraying my geckos tanks 1-2 times per day
ZOO MED ReptiRain Automatic Misting Machine
Easiest way to keep track of your temps and humidity to make sure your little guys are doing great in their tanks
ZILLA Humidity & Temperature Gauge
This goes underneath your substrate so it’s the first thing you put in. It always water to drain down instead of staying on your soil and making it moldy
ZOO MED HydroBalls Lightweight Expanded Clay ...
If you don’t want to set a misting system this is perfect all you do is fill it and spray
EXO TERRA Mister Portable Pressure Sprayer, 2-qt
This will help your humidity levels as well it holds moisture for a while and allows your gecko a nice place to just chill
ZOO MED New Zealand Sphagnum Moss Reptile ...
This will help feed your isopods and spring tails but it also gives your tank a more realistic feel
Chewy Sungrow Mini Catappa Frog Gecko Leaf product page
Crested geckos should sleep horizontal as it’s better on their body, giving them a nice spot to do so is essential.
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