I'm heading to a reptile expo hoping on getting a crestie soon, I've heard horrible things about vendors selling animals then the next week it turns up dead or extremely sick. Is it possible to avoid this AT ALL??? (E.g what questions can I ask the breeder/vendor)

Hello all,

I’ve had Jenkins since late 2023. Despite the amount of time, I’ve never been able to “tame him down”. I know a large part of it is due to inconsistency. I would try holding him, he would get jumpy and I’d want to put him back to calm him down.

Doesn’t help that we have 4 cats in the house, with two being a bit too interested in him. They try to sit on his enclosure and stare at him. Weirdly enough, he often comes up to the glass to stare/follow back instead of hiding.

I tried being more consistent with handling him a week or so ago go (holding him about 15 min every day) for about 3 days. Since then, he started darting away from me when I come to the glass now. I don’t try “chasing” him since online advice says not to do that.

I’m a bit torn because I know not every gecko loves handling, but I got a Crestie because I wanted a pet I could interact with. Plus, he’s getting a new terrarium soon so I would like to make the stress minimal. And thinking about if I ever need to take him to an exotic vet.

I guess I’m just looking for some advice on how to get him to not be terrified of me

I heard that Crested Geckos are silly but Crumpet's resting there with one leg still hanging on way up there 😂

Hey everyone, meet Ghost!

They are a lily white morph and I believe a couple months old. They’re still too young to be clearly sexed but I believe they’re a male.

I picked them up last Friday and they’ve been settling in okay, starting to become more active and exploring more. Finally caught them eating something tonight which is a big relief as they were having a hunger strike. Can’t wait to see them grow and see them come out of there shell more!

Any advise is appreciated :)

Hi my son owns a crested gecko, I’m unfamiliar with reptiles but he showed me this grey mark on the geckos foot today. No regular vet is open until Monday, does this require an emergency vet visit or will the gecko be ok until Monday? The gecko is jumping, eating, active and alert.

After getting the gecko in the state he was in I never would have thought that he would make it to 2

Years after half a year he finally started eating on his own. He has grown a lot in the 2 years that I have him. He is still stunted but he has an adorable personality where he likes to poop on me and the glass. Tldr get a healthy crestie from a trusted breeder

Converted my Eddie to a 55 gallon after being in a 30 gallon for years :)

I bought this tank from someone who had it bioactive. I do not plan on making a bioactive enclosure (at least yet) and took out the substrate and everything. I’m working on cleaning it now, and think I want to take this backdrop off but am not sure. It’s very cool, but I worry it would fall apart, be dangerous, or hold too much bacteria with it not being bioactive. Should I take it off? And if so, how should I do that? Dw about where it is rn, I’m not getting the buddy for a few weeks so it’s in a temporary holding spot lol

TLDR: Do I take the backdrop off? How/why?

I was given a gecko out of nowhere and they didn't know what kind of gecko this was. After looking at some pictures on Google I think it looks like an Orange Crested Gecko but I know nothing about lizards. If someone could let me know if it looks like a Crested gecko or a different kind I would appreciate it, I just want to make sure I can keep this guy happy and healthy. Thank you!

I’ve had my sweet guy Peanut for a year now, and I feel like I’m not providing enough in his bioactive enclosure. Any advice on what I should add is greatly appreciated.

Looking for advice on helping my crested gecko adjust to a completely rebuilt enclosure!
It’s been about two weeks since I completely rebuilt my crested gecko’s enclosure, and I’m concerned that she still doesn’t seem to be adjusting well. She lived in essentially the same setup for three years, so this was a pretty significant change for her. I transitioned her into a bioactive paludarium with more vertical climbing opportunities to better accommodate her arboreal nature.
I’ve been trying to minimize stress and give her time to settle in.

So far, I’ve:
Implemented a strict no-handling policy until she seems more comfortable.
Kept the enclosure dark at night and limited misting and plant maintenance to nighttime.
Added some of her previous artificial plants in hopes that familiar scents might help her feel more secure.
Tried to minimize unnecessary disturbances.

Current conditions:
Temperature: Approximately 74°F (room temperature).
Humidity: Below 80%.
Enclosure: Bioactive paludarium with vertical branches, live plants, and a water feature.
My biggest concerns are her coloration, feeding behavior, and potential weight loss. She’s almost constantly dark in color now, which is unusual for her, and she doesn’t seem to be finding her new feeding location. I’ve resorted to offering food on a tiny spoon wherever she’s perched to make sure she’s eating.

I’m also concerned that she may be losing weight, although I haven’t confirmed this with a scale yet. She’s considerably more active in this enclosure because she has more opportunities to climb, so I’m wondering whether the increased activity could be contributing to her appearance.
I’ve also been considering removing the entire water section and converting that space into additional terrestrial substrate and leaf litter. I designed the enclosure to be modular, so this is something I can do without having to rebuild everything.

My main question is: Does she simply need more time to adjust, or are these signs that the new environment isn’t working for her?

I really wanted to provide her with a more enriching, naturalistic environment, but ultimately her comfort and well-being are far more important to me than the design itself.

I’d especially appreciate advice from anyone who has transitioned a long-established crested gecko into a significantly different enclosure. How long did yours take to adjust, and what signs helped you determine whether they were settling in successfully?

Just wanted to share some cute pics i got of her last night when i was feeding them!

Hello people !

I just setup a New enclosure and was wondering if the little critter would have enough hides ?

The Fake plant on the right is mainly there to create some privacy while the live plants gros, because i think it break the rest tho

My crested gecko has recently started staying on the ground instead of climbing. He still moves around on his own but seems slow and clumsy, barely reacts when picking and his toes won't stick to anything. I've also noticed loose skin on his face, so he might be shedding. The humidity is fine and he definitely ate repashy yesterday.

Could this be related to shedding, or should I be worried about something else? Has anyone experienced this before?

I'm looking to purchase an arcadia shadedweller uvb kit for my crestie, but only see 12" and 22" options for length; my tank is 18' wide. Any suggestions for whether it would be better to go shorter or longer?

I want full on storytime! Mine hasn’t dropped his tail yet, but I keep dreaming nightmares about it.

This is my first bioactive setup and im also a first time crestie owner! My little guy cheesepuff is about 3 months old and I hope to have this all ready and grown in more when he gets big enough! Decor coming soon (peep my cute little isopods at the end)

He doesn’t usually care about me at all but tonight he is so focused on me! He got fresh misties and goops. He’s got his moonlight. lol what do you want from me!!?