cresteds are quite hardy - their skin is soft and velvety but will not rip off like other geckos. handle gently, no pinching or squeezing, but don't be afraid of them, they're tough
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4.1 snakes, 4.6.1 crested geckos, 0.1 gargoyle gecko, 0.0.2 red-eyed tree frogs, 2.0 devon rex cats, 1.0 betta, 0.1 sun conure, 1.0 lovebird