Size
5-8 inches long.

Average Lifespan
Cresteds generally live between 5-10 years, although with proper care they can live for 15-20.

Diet and Hygiene
Commercial crested gecko food, which is a complete balanced diet. This powder can also be used to dust insects. Occasionally provide a variety of insects, including gut-loaded (recently fed) crickets, mealworms and waxworms. As a treat, mix sweet baby foods, such as peach, banana or apricot can be with the crested gecko diet.
Crested geckos regularly shed their skin; ensure humidity of habitat is at appropriate level to allow proper shedding. To facilitate shedding, provide a shed box, a hide box with sphagnum moss, that will aid in the shedding process. Do not be surprised to see a crested gecko eating their shedding skin.

Housing and Maintenance
Height is more important than floor space! A single crested can be placed in a 10 gallon tank, although up to 3 females can be placed in a 30 gallon tank. Do not house multiple males as they become territorial. Hatchlings, juveniles, and cresteds weighing less than 25 grams should not be put in a tank larger than 30 gallons as they can have difficulty finding food and water.
Provide multiple branches for climbing and shelter for hiding; live, non-toxic plants are also recommended. Use a mulch type substrate such as coconut fiber, dampened sphagnum moss or bark.
Provide light 10 to 12 hours a day. An incandescent day bulb is needed for basking area if not using a ceramic heater or nocturnal incandescent bulb. During the daytime, keep the temperature between 75° and 82°F; nighttime between 68° and 75°F. Use a low wattage heat lamp if necessary. Maintain a 60 to 80% humidity by misting as needed everyday.
Thoroughly clean and disinfect the habitat at least once a week: place chameleon in a secure habitat; scrub the tank and furnishings with a 3% bleach solution; rinse thoroughly with water, removing all traces of bleach smell; dry the tank and furnishings completely and add clean substrate.

Shopping List
appropriately sized habitat
commercial crested gecko food
treats
substrate
moss
food & water dish
mealworm dish
hideaway place
climbing décor
plants
heat light
heat fixture
under tank heater
vitamin supplement
calcium supplement
cricket quencher
cricket keeper
cricket food
thermometer
humidity gauge