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Crested Geckos

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2003.
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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. 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. Don't forget to check out our other gecko related forums. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting.

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New Crested Owner
by npohworks - Nov 03, 2003 06:02 PM
1 Nov 04, 2003 07:33 PM
by WaGuy82
7 Nov 07, 2003 04:53 PM
by azteclizard
Adults vs. babys
by Shlacon - Nov 03, 2003 04:58 PM
3 Nov 04, 2003 07:29 PM
by WaGuy82
Tips on a Gorgoyle Gecko For a "Newbie"
by Floyd_The_Barber - Nov 03, 2003 04:42 PM
6 Nov 04, 2003 06:22 AM
by azteclizard
The White Plains ,NY reptile show...
by azteclizard - Nov 02, 2003 10:33 PM
2 Nov 04, 2003 03:25 PM
by azteclizard
Crestedgecko/sealant?
by skits - Nov 02, 2003 06:39 PM
5 Nov 03, 2003 11:44 AM
by deadrats
Rhacs and Pink Tongue Skinks . . .
by powergeckos - Nov 02, 2003 03:02 PM
2 Nov 02, 2003 06:00 PM
by powergeckos
New to crested geckos
by CCappy175598 - Nov 02, 2003 02:48 PM
9 Nov 02, 2003 09:42 PM
by randi
EGG LAYING BEHAVIOUR??? HELP
by CDN-Cresties - Nov 01, 2003 07:55 PM
1 Nov 02, 2003 04:34 PM
by randi
Crested instant love
by cvonrosen - Oct 29, 2003 09:18 PM
2 Oct 30, 2003 10:15 AM
by powergeckos
Can any size crestie can be kept with a WTF ?
by alebron - Oct 29, 2003 03:14 PM
4 Oct 31, 2003 05:30 AM
by gecko_den
Leachianus Localities
by NickMorin - Oct 29, 2003 01:23 PM
0 No replies
best way to avoid gecko from becoming tailless
by kalani - Oct 29, 2003 11:58 AM
3 Oct 30, 2003 07:56 PM
by starmom
11 Oct 30, 2003 12:24 AM
by WaGuy82
leopard or crested
by snake12 - Oct 29, 2003 10:00 AM
1 Oct 30, 2003 07:57 PM
by starmom
Is Apple/Blueberry babyfood safe for cresties???n/p
by CDN-Cresties - Oct 29, 2003 12:11 AM
2 Oct 31, 2003 05:23 PM
by Krazietazdevil
baby crested shedding
by pawlowsk - Oct 28, 2003 11:53 PM
0 No replies
I need heating advice!!!!
by LeoMan - Oct 28, 2003 09:45 PM
1 Oct 30, 2003 11:47 AM
by deadrats
Cleaning cages?
by scorpian5 - Oct 28, 2003 10:53 AM
0 No replies
0 No replies
more than 1 male
by randi - Oct 27, 2003 06:50 PM
4 Oct 28, 2003 11:09 AM
by LdyPayne
crested gecko?
by skits - Oct 26, 2003 06:31 PM
1 Oct 28, 2003 01:46 PM
by kurt18
Twins possible?
by Dave A. - Oct 26, 2003 03:14 PM
0 No replies
R. chahoua pics please??
by thundergibbon - Oct 26, 2003 10:31 AM
3 Oct 28, 2003 11:20 AM
by deadrats
substrate
by jdm2007 - Oct 26, 2003 09:17 AM
0 No replies
Need Help - Two Questions
by Rob Jenkins - Oct 25, 2003 09:18 PM
1 Oct 27, 2003 08:49 PM
by nasr_36
buying
by jdm2007 - Oct 25, 2003 05:08 PM
1 Oct 27, 2003 08:55 PM
by nasr_36
Pic of female chahoua
by RandyS - Oct 25, 2003 09:16 AM
0 No replies
Gargoyle gecko size?
by geckoman_nl - Oct 24, 2003 06:17 PM
2 Oct 27, 2003 08:42 PM
by nasr_36
morph question
by iso - Oct 24, 2003 04:23 PM
0 No replies
How do you post a picture????? (np)
by Remedy - Oct 24, 2003 02:22 PM
1 Oct 24, 2003 07:01 PM
by Crested12
Mike's Ciliatus guide
by Remedy - Oct 23, 2003 09:56 PM
1 Oct 24, 2003 08:34 AM
by mikecoscia
First Ciliatus Post
by Remedy - Oct 23, 2003 09:54 PM
1 Oct 24, 2003 07:05 PM
by Crested12
At what age can you sex baby crested geckos?
by Anson - Oct 23, 2003 07:08 PM
1 Oct 23, 2003 09:38 PM
by aero
The Coolest Thing I've Ever Done..
by herpsplendor - Oct 23, 2003 01:22 PM
4 Oct 25, 2003 08:42 PM
by starmom
1 Oct 23, 2003 06:13 PM
by mikecoscia
Breeding Auriculatus
by vagans - Oct 22, 2003 08:33 PM
2 Oct 23, 2003 06:25 PM
by mikecoscia
What kind of setup do Gargoyles need?
by christinaK - Oct 22, 2003 08:48 AM
7 Oct 28, 2003 01:57 AM
by roi3in
Will my cresteds eat???
by cv768 - Oct 22, 2003 12:32 AM
1 Oct 22, 2003 05:59 PM
by mikecoscia
Anyone have a pic of red fire morph?
by LeoMan - Oct 21, 2003 07:50 PM
4 Oct 23, 2003 07:44 PM
by LeoMan
Crested Gecko Book???
by kalani - Oct 21, 2003 01:59 PM
2 Oct 21, 2003 05:53 PM
by kalani
Cage size - how many could you put ...
by iso - Oct 21, 2003 02:24 AM
2 Oct 21, 2003 09:47 PM
by mikecoscia
"Pay attention to me"
by GECKOS UNLIMITED - Oct 20, 2003 11:24 PM
5 Oct 22, 2003 12:31 AM
by GECKOS UNLIMITED
New Crested!!
by gecko_den - Oct 20, 2003 08:56 PM
4 Oct 21, 2003 09:39 PM
by mikecoscia
REPTARIUMS??
by str33tsk8rx - Oct 20, 2003 08:21 PM
4 Oct 27, 2003 04:04 PM
by pinkerton
Just posting some pics...=)
by mikecoscia - Oct 20, 2003 07:38 PM
1 Oct 20, 2003 08:13 PM
by LeoEyes
wood types and possible problems?
by bweisiger - Oct 20, 2003 06:20 PM
4 Oct 29, 2003 01:04 PM
by bweisiger
Do I Have A Problem W/ My Young Cresteds? more
by OneTwoManyHerps - Oct 20, 2003 04:59 PM
2 Oct 20, 2003 07:47 PM
by iso
Looking for a Red-striped Auriculatus
by LarryDLockard - Oct 20, 2003 04:02 PM
0 No replies
question
by lizardboy - Oct 20, 2003 03:59 PM
0 No replies
Help! Falling eggs? Something to be worried about?
by Crested12 - Oct 19, 2003 07:23 PM
2 Oct 20, 2003 08:10 PM
by LeoEyes
Some input on setting up a vivarium . . .
by powergeckos - Oct 19, 2003 02:46 PM
5 Oct 20, 2003 06:31 PM
by mikecoscia
moths
by graham434 - Oct 18, 2003 10:55 PM
1 Oct 19, 2003 09:17 AM
by mikecoscia
Mike's Guide-WOW
by pgross8245 - Oct 18, 2003 07:31 PM
2 Oct 19, 2003 09:14 AM
by mikecoscia
please post pics of your crestie enclosures
by str33tsk8rx - Oct 18, 2003 07:04 PM
4 Oct 21, 2003 12:11 AM
by WaGuy82
Mixing species
by WaGuy82 - Oct 18, 2003 06:57 PM
7 Oct 19, 2003 08:42 PM
by powergeckos
just an observation
by iso - Oct 18, 2003 06:37 PM
1 Oct 19, 2003 09:18 AM
by mikecoscia
Feeding juvenile Gargoyles...
by geckoman_nl - Oct 18, 2003 02:12 PM
3 Oct 19, 2003 07:38 PM
by mikecoscia
Everyting
by stjpball - Oct 18, 2003 10:46 AM
1 Oct 18, 2003 03:32 PM
by mikecoscia
Gargoyle vs. Crested.....
by Josh06 - Oct 17, 2003 10:15 PM
1 Oct 17, 2003 10:54 PM
by azteclizard
Multi vitamins
by iso - Oct 17, 2003 03:23 PM
4 Oct 18, 2003 03:29 PM
by mikecoscia
How young to sell?
by Dave A. - Oct 17, 2003 12:17 PM
1 Oct 17, 2003 07:46 PM
by mikecoscia
New to Crested Geckos-Setup Info-Long
by pgross8245 - Oct 17, 2003 10:44 AM
2 Oct 17, 2003 07:44 PM
by mikecoscia
Feeding Cresteds?
by scorpian5 - Oct 16, 2003 03:08 PM
1 Oct 16, 2003 04:08 PM
by powergeckos
HELP! I think my crested is dying
by kurt18 - Oct 15, 2003 10:11 PM
2 Oct 17, 2003 08:12 PM
by mikecoscia
Fat Crested!
by slin1870 - Oct 15, 2003 12:47 AM
0 No replies
Chahoua pic
by slin1870 - Oct 14, 2003 11:45 PM
1 Oct 15, 2003 12:49 AM
by slin1870
Bill, Thanks for the Egg crate link
by slin1870 - Oct 14, 2003 11:40 PM
1 Oct 15, 2003 06:17 AM
by azteclizard
Nest box???
by CDN-Cresties - Oct 14, 2003 09:03 PM
1 Oct 14, 2003 09:18 PM
by mikecoscia
Bill...
by mikecoscia - Oct 14, 2003 08:29 PM
8 Oct 20, 2003 02:12 AM
by GECKOS UNLIMITED
Funny Baby food story
by Sals - Oct 14, 2003 03:05 PM
1 Oct 21, 2003 05:24 PM
by LizardLadyAma
Just some random pics **PICS**
by eveliina - Oct 14, 2003 01:46 PM
0 No replies
New To The Cresteds, I Have A Couple Q's
by OneTwoManyHerps - Oct 13, 2003 08:10 AM
2 Oct 13, 2003 09:19 PM
by mikecoscia
Feeding
by Melle - Oct 12, 2003 07:28 PM
11 Oct 22, 2003 10:26 PM
by aero
What Brand of baby food do you use???
by CDN-Cresties - Oct 12, 2003 01:05 PM
5 Oct 13, 2003 07:26 PM
by eastarch
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