Blue Crested Geckos can live for 15-20 years in captivity, provided they are properly cared for. They also need to be fed a well-balanced diet and have routine husbandry.

Hatchlings and juveniles can be housed in smaller 10-gallon tanks but should be moved to larger habitats as they grow. Ideally, you want a 20-gallon tank or larger.

Lifespan

Blue Crested Geckos can live up to 20 years in captivity if they are given proper care and a nutritious diet. Their lifespan is shorter in the wild due to predation, diseases, and parasites. In the wild, Blue crested geckos have a natural survival rate of less than 50 percent. In captivity, they can live as long as their owners are careful to provide them with a comfortable habitat, healthy diet, and regular husbandry.

A crested gecko's cage should be made of a sturdy material such as a glass aquarium, a terrarium, or a reptile enclosure. The enclosure should be large enough to give the reptile plenty of room for movement and exploration. A water dish should be provided to help the lizard stay hydrated. It's important to clean the water dish daily and replace it with fresh water regularly. Blue Crested geckos are omnivorous and will enjoy eating both vegetables and insects. They can also eat fresh fruit, pollen, and honey. 

These lizards should be fed a diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals. A hygrometer should be used to monitor the humidity levels in the cage. A relative humidity of 60 to 80 percent is ideal.Crested geckos are a good choice for first-time pet owners because they are easy to care for. They are docile and will not bite unless they feel threatened. They can be trained to come when called and will not become aggressive if handled often.

Diet

Crested geckos are omnivores and in the wild eat insects, fruits and plants. In captivity you can feed your lizard a commercial premix diet or give them live insect prey such as crickets, worms or snails. A mix of both is also an excellent idea. Just remember that these reptiles only come out at night to hunt and you will need to place their food inside the vivarium. It’s best to start by giving them a small amount of each and then increasing the amounts until they are eating it all within 15 minutes.

Make sure to dust feeder insects with calcium powder and to gut load them with a vitamin supplement before offering them to your gecko. This mimics the way they get their nutrients in the wild and helps to ensure that your lizard is getting all of the vitamins and minerals it needs.

Besides the food, the habitat should be well-lit and offer your lizard plenty of places to hide. This will reduce stress levels and increase the chances of your lizard feeding. It’s also important to mist the tank with filtered water several times a day. This will provide your lizard with essential humidity that they need to thrive. This is especially important for hatchlings, since they have a hard time breathing without adequate humidity levels.

Habitat

Crested Geckos are arboreal reptiles that require a tree-climbing habitat. They are named for the crest of skin that runs along their backs and tails. They are primarily frugivorous but will eat insects on occasion. These nocturnal creatures breed every 4-6 weeks and have a cooling cycle in the winter to allow them to recoup lost nutrients from egg laying. 

Crested geckos can live up to 15-20 years in captivity. They are very docile and easy to care for. Unlike other geckos, they do not need special lighting or heating. They can be kept in simple enclosures that are spacious enough to let them roam around.

Their terrarium should be filled with vines, branches, and other foliage to help them hide and feel more secure. Branches and vines should overlap and intertwine to make it hard for predators to spot them. It is also important to mist their terrarium a few times a day to keep it moist and encourage humidity.

Crested Geckos should be fed a diet of insects and vegetables that have been finely chopped or grated. They should also have a little bit of fruit as a treat but this should not be more than 5% of their diet. In the wild, these reptiles are primarily crepuscular and scavenge for their food from tree branches and leaves. To ensure that they get all the vitamins and minerals they need, a pre-mixed meal replacement diet is usually the best option, but additional supplementation may be necessary if home-prepared meals are used.

Care

Crested geckos are easy to care for in captivity and make entertaining pets. Their small size, unique appearance, and easy diet make them popular around the world. These reptiles can live in simple 20-gallon tanks with branches, driftwood, cork bark, and a couple of silk or sturdy live plants like Epipremnum (pothos), Dracaena, and Philodendron for shelter and hiding.

In the wild, blue crested geckos spend their day hiding in the lower brush of trees and then they scavenge for insects and fruit. In captivity, they can be fed a commercial crested gecko diet or you can offer them a mix of live prey items. Avoid feeding mealworms, since they are hard for blue crested geckos to chew and digest and can cause impaction. Instead, offer a variety of other insects like roaches, beetles, and crickets.

A crested gecko's flat feet have special adaptations that help them navigate their natural habitat. The bottoms of their feet are covered with microscopic hairs called setae that are able to exploit weak material interactions called Van der Waals forces. This allows the gecko to scale almost any surface including glass.

Crested geckos do best in a temperature range of 75 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit and should be misted daily with warm, filtered water. Be sure to keep the humidity between 50 and 70 percent and use a hygrometer to monitor it. The tank should be spot cleaned weekly to remove feces and uneaten food and deep cleaned monthly.

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