Crested Gecko Fancy Assorted Morphs (Correlophus ciliatus) – Prehistoric Crown, Silky Texture, and Effortless Low-Maintenance Care

Bring a captivating, ancient wonder into your home with a Fancy Assorted Morph Crested Gecko. Native to New Caledonia, these charming arboreal lizards are world-famous for the soft, eyelash-like hair scales above their large eyes and their remarkable variety of selectively bred colors and patterns—making every individual a unique, low-maintenance work of art!

Key Features

• Assorted Premium Morphs: May feature spectacular genetic traits such as Flame, Harlequin, Pinstripe, Dalmatian, Tiger, Extreme Harlequin, or Brindle, offering an exciting visual diversity of high-contrast pattern expression.

• Silk-Soft Texture & Crested Crown: Features velvety smooth skin paired with prominent soft-spined crests running from above the eyes down to the shoulders, creating an unmistakable, prehistoric aesthetic.

• Gentle & Easy to Handle: Known for their calm, docile temperament and inquisitive personalities. They adapt wonderfully to light, routine handling and possess specialized toe pads that allow them to climb glass and walls effortlessly.

• Compact Adult Size: Grows to a manageable size of 7 to 9 inches (including tail), making them ideal for vertical, space-efficient terrariums.

• Simple Frugivorous Diet: Exceptionally easy to feed! Thrives on commercially prepared complete crested gecko powdered diets (mixed with water), supplemented with occasional calcium-dusted live feeder insects (dubia roaches, crickets) as enrichment.

Essential Care & Enclosure Needs

Crested geckos are tropical, canopy-dwelling reptiles that do not require specialized high-temperature heating, making them one of the easiest pet reptiles to maintain:

• Vertical Arboreal Housing: Requires a vertically oriented enclosure—minimum 18x18x24 inches (30 gallons) for adults—outfitted with climbing branches, cork bark, and lush foliage to encourage natural jumping and perching.

• Room-Temperature Climate: Thrives at comfortable ambient temperatures between 72°F and 78°F (22°C–25°C). Avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures above 82°F (28°C), as crested geckos are sensitive to excessive heat.

• Humidity & Misting: Requires moderate-to-high humidity between 60% and 80%. Provide a thorough misting once or twice daily (allowing the enclosure to dry down to ~50% in between) to facilitate hydration and clean sheds.

• Low-Output UVB (Optional but Recommended): A gentle T5 2.4% to 6% Ferguson Zone 1 UVB light tube promotes natural biological rhythms, enhances color brilliance, and supports metabolic wellness.

Why Choose a Fancy Assorted Morph Crested Gecko?

Perfect for beginners, apartment dwellers, and experienced collectors alike, the Crested Gecko offers an unbeatable combination of room-temperature ease, simple diet requirements, and an engaging, velvety friendship that lasts 15 to 20 years.