http://forums.kingsnake.com/forum.php?catid=49 The Crested Gecko, Rhacodactylus ciliatus, is a species of gecko native to southern New Caledonia. This species was thought extinct until it was rediscovered in 1994. Along with several other Rhacodactylus species, it is being considered for protected status by the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna. The Crested Gecko has many naturally occurring color groups, some of which include: grey, brown, red, orange, and yellow of various shades. They have variable markings, which include spots, straight stripes, and tiger-like stripes. The markings and coloration are not geographic indicators; offspring of the same clutch may display differing coloration and markings. The colors are brighter and more prominent at night. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of Rhacodactylus geckos. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting: Terms of Service. http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2115582,2115582 About 6 weeks ago i built a custom background for my crested geckos new bioactive tank. I was wondering if anyone had any good tips for getting the silicone smell out. I have not put my gecko in the tank yet. Again its been about 4 to 6 weeks of letting it air out. http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2115547,2115547 My crested gecko has MBD and needs calcium suppliment. How should I go about giving it to him? I cannot put it on his crickets as I let his crickets free roam around his cage, and it will come off. How much should I put in his Pangea diet? If I give him a scoop of Pangea, how much calcium should go ... http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2115546,2115546 My gecko has small dark marks on his back and leg. They are not spots because they stick out. I thought it was dirt at first so I tried to wipe it to make sure and he did not seem to like being touched in that spot. I rescued him and I know he had some wounds when he was rescued. Are these rotted sk... http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2027958,2027958 We have had the crested for 2 months now. I have been feeding him crickets every 5 days in addition to his crested gecko food on the advice of the pet store since he is a baby and wanted him to get used to his new home, and they weren't sure if he would take to the food right away. We were told to d... http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2026895,2026895 Hello all, im the proud owner of two new cresties. This is my first time owning crested geckos but not my first reptile, I also raise panther chameleons, a green tree python, a corn snake, and I had a beardie plus lots of other non-reptilian animals. Im fairly confident that I have a good basic know... http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2025721,2025721 I'm sure this comes up all the time but I tried searching the forums and came up with too much non related stuff. Does anyone know a link to a good site or post giving detailed instructions for natural crested habitat enclosures? I'm converting a piece of furniture in to crested enclosure and woul... http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2023852,2023852 Hi all! My crestie is about 10 months old. I was wondering if you guys can tell me what you think the morph is. Bi have more pics of the crestie if need be! Thank you http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2023677,2023677 Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has experience housing a crested gecko with another type of gecko? We're thinking of getting an African fat-tailed gecko, or maybe a leopard gecko, and housing it with our female crested gecko. Is this okay? Any potential issues? Thanks, - Mark http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2019964,2019964 I found these at work and I'm in illinois came on pallets from asia I think.. they die in the winter though. . I don't think their leopard geckos they can climb have sticky feet.. http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2018534,2018534 Can anyone tell me what sex these geckos are? The first one has 4 pics, the second one has 2 pics. http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2015372,2015372 http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2015009,2015009 How do input pictures on here off my phone http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2013781,2013781 OK,, I'm looking to get a lizard. I have had tons of stuff over the years and cresties are on my short list now. I have a spot I want to layout a cage, 7' long maybe 36" tall and 18" deep. I have read to many conflicting things about co habitation. Also read young ones do not fai... http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2007003,2007003 I just got male crested gecko who is about a year old he only eats the big fat gecko diet and he won't eat unless he is being held I would like him to start eating crickets so I can gut load and dust them is there any tips or tricks to switch him over to crickets he is a little skinny and I wanna g... http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1999125,1999125 As opposed to build your own enclosure or the standard aquariums, what commercial enclosures do you prefer for Rhacs? Do you use full spectrum for Rhacs or not? As far as UV/spectrum lighting goes, I've heard it both ways. Everything from racks with heat tape and no lighting, to full blown gecko'... http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1991610,1991610 Hi, I started my crestie addiction with one little girl.. and now I'm up to twelve! ... It went fast. I am interested in begging to breed and have a pair set up but have had no luck with eggs from her yet. My first question is this. I have a little baby I purchased, when i got him the breeder men... http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1991358,1991358 Hello. I do need some help. One of my customers has been breeding cresties the last two years. Doing great. Hatched a 2 headed crestie on the 21st of July. 2 heads, 2 mouths, 2 tongues, 4 eyes [even though "middle" eyes look as one and do not seem to work very well]. Egg was ... http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1970904,1970904 Internet searches have yielded pics of varying shades of "moonglow" some of which do not look very abnormal in my opinion. Anyway, just curious how well it breeds true, and who may have some should I decide to be wanting one/some. Thanks! Chris http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1970486,1970486 Getting back into reptiles, used to help a friend breed cresties. Just picked up this little guy, photo not the best and it is young. But what do you folks think? Thanks for anyone who replies. http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1966033,1966033 Hello, So I have been feeding my Crested Gecko soft Kiwi and banana's along with a mixture of Crested Gecko Diet that I throw into his meal about once every 2 weeks.. he seemed to be doing good. About two weeks ago I went to mist the cage before going to work and he fell out of the fake ivy and sta...