Can I feed my crested gecko once a week?

Can I feed my crested gecko once a week?

Crested Gecko Feeding Schedule Adult crested geckos don’t need to eat every day and can go for a short period without food. A good schedule will consist of feeding: meal replacement powder or granulated food: every few days or 3 times a week. insects: once or twice a week.

Should Crested Geckos eat everyday?

Feed juveniles daily and adults three times a week. A commercial crested gecko diet is usually well accepted and is the easiest way to ensure a well-balanced, nutritious diet. Supplement that food with crickets and other prey insects (roaches, waxworms, silkworms). Crested geckos will eat fruit several times a week.

How often should I mist my crested gecko?

Your Cresties may not drink from the standing water and may prefer to drink when the enclosure is misted and that’s okay too. These geckos also require an overall humidity of at least 50%- 70%. Daily misting will be required, twice a day for at least 30 seconds each interval; with Reverse Osmosis water.

When is the best time to handle a crested gecko?

Most crested geckos do fine with only weekly handling during cleaning. This is a good time to monitor health, check weights, and socialize them so they are used to people. We do have a few favorites that are naturally more calm and receive extra attention and handling because they seem to enjoy it.

Can a male and female crested gecko live together?

Nature suggests that if you keep male and female crested geckos together then at some point in time you will end up with a whole load of baby crested geckos. If this was the plan then it is fine but if not you may want to reconsider letting males and females live together.

Which is the best coconut husk for a crested gecko?

Reptile Prime and Zoo Med Eco Earth are the most popular coconut husk reptile substrates on the market. Exposed soil (for live vivarium setups be sure to cover the soil mixture with moss and leaf litter) A big reason crested geckos are so popular is their ease of feeding with modern diets from companies like Pangea, Repashy, and Zoo Med.

What kind of light does a crested gecko need?

Your crested gecko does not require additional lighting assuming their habitat is positioned in a room that gets some moderate natural light. One concern you might have with lighting, is heat. Crested geckos are susceptible to overheating in temperatures exceeding 85 degrees for extended periods.

When does a crested gecko reach full size?

Crested Geckos usually reach their full size between 12-24 months, although sometimes this can take up to 3 years. Crested Geckos are considered to be sexually mature adults at 35 grams, which usually happens around 12-18 months. Diet, temperature, and humidity all have a direct impact on how quickly your Crested Gecko takes to reach its full size.

How often should you take care of a crested gecko?

Once a week handling as you clean their tanks is a good routine. Don’t force handling. Whenever possible, let them climb into your hand instead of grabbing them. Food treats like mashed fruit can also be helpful but don’t offer more than twice a month. We have a guide to handling crested geckos – with tips for all ages and sizes.

Why do crested geckos fight with each other?

Male crested geckos are very territorial and will fight for space and also food and breeding rights. Although crested geckos do not have nasty powerful teeth they can still cause injury to each other and even worse stress. Stress is not good for your geckos health.

What kind of fruit can a crested gecko eat?

Crested geckos can eat grapes. Grapes are soft fruits and can be given mashed up in a paste. Grapes have a quite acceptable calcium/phosphorus ratio of about 1.4:1.