Crested Geckos at GaiaUniversal

Crested Geckos (also known as the Eyelash Gecko) are small lizards native to New Caledonia. They are a mostly arboreal species of gecko and are nocturnal. They spend the daylight hours sleeping in secure spots in high branches. They get their name from the fringed crest that begins over their eyes that runs down their necks and backs. The size of their crests vary, they tend to be much smaller in the wild than they do in captivity where many breeders line-breed to improve their crest structure. Crested Geckos come in a array of colours and markings which are known as morphs and traits. 

New Caledonia is nestled between Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and New Guinea. It is inhabited by the Kanak people, renowned for its incredible nature, barrier reefs, and perfect climate year-round.  

  The species was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered in 1994 during an expedition led by German herpetologist Robert Seipp. Along with several other New Caledonian gecko species, it is being considered for protected status by the Convention on the international trade in endangered species of wild flora and fauna 

Crested geckos are more heat sensitive than you might expect from a reptile and actually like living in the temperatures most people do here in the UK.

Their preferred temps are between 22°C -26°C in the day and a slight drop to 20°C-23°C at night.  

The maximum temperature for crested geckos is 28°C... its dangerous  for them with temperatures 30°C or over as they can get heatstroke and pass away or develop neurological issues. So in summer keepers must be extra careful. Make sure to mist the enclosure down 2-3 times a day, keep out of direct sunlight, have good airflow, and have cooling system in a place if need be

In the crested gecko world size is typically measured in weight (grams).

Adult males can range from 35g-65g the average being 40g-50g

Adult females can range from 40g-65g

There are a few adults that get past 65g without overfeeding but this isn't as common. 

At GaiaUniversal, our largest adult male is 71g and smallest is adult male is 40g.

Our largest adult female is 62g and smallest is 45g.

To get a better idea,  crested geckos typically reach an adult size of 6-10 inches in length, including their tail. Their body length, without the tail, is generally between 4-6 inches. They can reach their full size within 18 months.