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Okay, so here's the thing; I am totally captivated by the crested gecko. Before I let this fondness go to far, I want to be sure that I have the proper location, etc. for a crested. My room is in the attic, so it's usually dark and it stays in the upper 70s and lower 80s most of the time. What else would I need for a crested gecko? e.g. heater, mister, lights, etc.

hey, i don't mean to be rude, but there is TONS of information on crested geckos on the internet. you may not get a response because people know this and don't feel like responding to basic care posts.
it would be a good idea for you to read a few caresheets for crested geckos, and then type in a search for rhacodactylus ciliatus caresheet as well to give a few more listings
please feel free to ask any more specific questions.

Listen to the Flame man, Have to do your homework, then you will know what questions you want answered and what you may not understand.

Heres a link at the bottom loaded with great info. There are many more. The people here are extremely helpful when you have specific questions, and will be more than happy to guide you along.

So glad your here, and hope to see more of you, and your new cresties soon. * Glad you ASKED first before you just jumped in blindly (Thats a GOOD thing)
Crested Gecko Care

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The atic may be too warm for your crested gecko, especially if it often reaches over 80F. Crested geckos do best when kept at temps around 75F. Consistant temps over 80F, especially with young crested geckos, is very stressful and they can die from heat stress.

You deffinitely won't need any heat sources at all in your crested gecko tank, if room temps are within their ideal range. I wouldn't even use a light, as even a low watt bulb may increase the cage temp over 80F. Ambient light from your room lights or window will be fine. I don't use any additional lighting or heating for my crested geckos at all. In fact, in the summer, there were times the room temp was over 80F and I had to move my crested geckos out of my bedroom into the living room where the AC was, to ensure they didn't get too hot during the hot summer days (yes, it does get above freezing up here in Canada LOL, several summer days were as high as 85F or more). As I use clear sterlite type containers as cages, they get plenty of light from windows or lights during the day.

As the others have suggested, reading over crested gecko care sheets (or even better, picking up the 'Rhacodactylus: The Complete Guide to their Selection and Care' book by Philippe de Vosjoli, it is full of great info on crested gecko care (as well as other rhacs) and full color photos it is an invaluable reference for anybody who keeps or plans to keep crested geckos. You will also find other rhacs that are great pets as well.
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Alright, all you pro gecko wranglers, I apologize for my noobosity, I will RTM next time. Thanks for your patience.

We are glad you are here, seriously, any questions feel free to holler for help.
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