Crested Gecko Care Parameters
The short answer
Day 72–80°F (22–27°C), night 65–72°F (18–22°C), humidity 50–70% cycling between mistings, in a vertical enclosure of at least 18×18×24 inches and 18×18×36 inches as the recommendation. Feed a powdered diet every other day and live insects once or twice a week. No extra heat is needed at normal room temperatures.
Use this page as the reference for every other crested gecko page on this site. If a number on another page differs from this table, this table is the one to follow. Humidity is the value most often misread: it is a cycle — a peak after misting and a fall before the next misting — not a single level to hold all day.
Swipe or scroll across the table to compare values. Use the full source notes with each range.
| Parameter | Value | Source basis |
|---|---|---|
| Day temperature | 72–80°F (22–27°C) | ReptiFiles crested gecko guide; Pangea |
| Night temperature | 65–72°F (18–22°C) | ReptiFiles; Pangea |
| Humidity | 50–70% (peak after misting, falling between mistings) | ReptiFiles; Pangea |
| Adult length | 8–10 inches including the tail | ReptiFiles |
| Minimum enclosure (adult) | Vertical 18×18×24 inches to start; 18×18×36 inches recommended | ReptiFiles; Pangea. 18×18×36 is the upgraded size. |
| Lifespan | 15–20 years | ReptiFiles |
| Feeding | Powdered diet (CGD) as the staple, offered every other day; live insects once or twice a week as a supplement | Pangea; ReptiFiles |
| UVB | Low-intensity UVB (Zone 1), recommended but not compulsory; keeping at room temperature without UVB is also workable | Arcadia; ReptiFiles |
Sources
ReptiFiles (crested gecko guide) and Pangea; Arcadia (lighting guide). No other source is used for the values in this table.
Photo slot — pending
Vertical enclosure, upper and lower levels visible
Frequently asked questions
What temperature should a crested gecko enclosure be?
72–80°F (22–27°C) by day and 65–72°F (18–22°C) at night, measured where the animal rests, including the upper levels. Temperatures above the day range are the risk to watch for.
How humid should a crested gecko enclosure be?
50–70%, rising after misting and falling between mistings. The fall matters as much as the peak — the enclosure must be able to dry back, with ventilation, between mistings.
How often should I feed a crested gecko?
Powdered diet every other day, with live insects once or twice a week as a supplement. Offer the diet fresh, in an elevated dish, and check for feeding marks the next morning.
Keep reading
- Crested gecko care guide — habitat, diet, handling, and health, built on this table
- Leopard gecko care parameters — a different table: warmer, drier, horizontal
- Tortoise care parameters by species — five species, five sets of numbers