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Southwestern Center for Herpetological Research

Crested Geckos

Gallery Photo: LSU_Tigress
Gallery Photo: LSU_Tigress

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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My son wants a crested.. Q's???????
by joann42 - Jul 10, 2010 04:39 PM
6 Jul 19, 2010 07:20 AM
by joann42
What are these babies?
by livinginvestment - Jun 18, 2010 09:15 AM
1 Jun 21, 2010 07:14 PM
by PHLdyPayne
dead in egg!
by noahsark31 - Jun 05, 2010 06:03 PM
4 Aug 01, 2010 11:14 PM
by littlefish72
Pangea vs. ACReptiles
by littlefish72 - May 29, 2010 06:38 PM
2 May 30, 2010 06:48 PM
by littlefish72
Crested Gecko Weighing?
by sorazme - May 24, 2010 02:48 PM
4 May 29, 2010 06:33 PM
by PHLdyPayne
This May be Normal But IDK.
by octoberashes - May 22, 2010 07:59 PM
8 May 26, 2010 09:19 PM
by PHLdyPayne
natural vivarium?
by royal645 - May 09, 2010 03:33 PM
1 May 11, 2010 05:00 PM
by PHLdyPayne
Newbie questions
by LisaJ - May 08, 2010 10:55 AM
5 May 16, 2010 07:28 AM
by shamrock75
noise
by LisaJ - May 02, 2010 08:13 PM
1 May 03, 2010 09:51 AM
by PHLdyPayne
Introduction of male and female
by octoberashes - May 01, 2010 10:18 PM
4 May 09, 2010 06:46 AM
by shamrock75
First Crested!
by paleofish - Apr 29, 2010 08:14 AM
0 No replies
do cresteds lay dud eggs?
by Argos_Mom - Apr 07, 2010 04:17 PM
6 Apr 11, 2010 08:11 PM
by PHLdyPayne
Female's random tail loss
by AndrewFromSoCal - Apr 06, 2010 02:05 PM
1 Apr 06, 2010 09:03 PM
by PHLdyPayne
Mystery Mass in gecko x-ray
by AshleyJ - Mar 28, 2010 07:25 PM
6 Mar 31, 2010 12:20 PM
by AshleyJ
should i get a female for my male?
by ernie - Mar 21, 2010 10:59 PM
4 Mar 23, 2010 03:49 PM
by PHLdyPayne
egg temp and sex of hatchlings
by ginamaria9 - Mar 10, 2010 02:49 PM
0 No replies
Crested Gecko Intergrade regrows tail
by lance_portal - Mar 08, 2010 02:50 PM
1 May 31, 2010 05:47 AM
by kouneli
Crested gecko diet question....
by HTDesigns - Feb 22, 2010 08:22 PM
1 Feb 23, 2010 03:05 PM
by PHLdyPayne
difficulty climbing
by 406boy - Feb 21, 2010 10:37 PM
4 Feb 24, 2010 07:17 PM
by shamrock75
Housing Baby Crested geckos???
by sorazme - Feb 20, 2010 04:26 PM
1 Feb 21, 2010 03:33 PM
by PHLdyPayne
Adult Crested Housing
by mlpetros - Feb 16, 2010 12:00 PM
2 Mar 07, 2010 05:35 PM
by mlpetros
My First Cresties!
by nikky7683 - Feb 08, 2010 03:23 PM
2 Feb 21, 2010 12:47 PM
by nikky7683
White Fungus in Cage...
by octoberashes - Feb 05, 2010 04:11 PM
4 Feb 07, 2010 01:34 PM
by PHLdyPayne
Red Spots?
by annaisagecko - Feb 04, 2010 03:27 PM
2 Feb 05, 2010 10:35 AM
by annaisagecko
Male or Female?
by nchernandez44 - Jan 29, 2010 05:40 PM
2 Jan 31, 2010 12:56 AM
by PHLdyPayne
Feeding habits
by wlcmmtt - Jan 28, 2010 08:10 PM
0 No replies
Calcium & Vitamins-What should I know!?
by octoberashes - Jan 26, 2010 03:24 PM
14 Feb 05, 2010 03:53 PM
by octoberashes
Two in the same cage?
by AKCeltics19 - Jan 22, 2010 02:02 PM
3 Jan 24, 2010 02:01 AM
by shamrock75
Another morph question?! Yes...
by kouneli - Jan 15, 2010 01:36 AM
5 Apr 16, 2010 11:00 AM
by annaisagecko
Checking Crestie Calcium...
by kouneli - Jan 15, 2010 01:09 AM
0 No replies
What morph is my crestie?
by Ashley189 - Jan 10, 2010 10:25 PM
3 Jan 15, 2010 07:51 AM
by supremegecko
Thinking of purchasing a Crested Gecko
by ifiwasabutterfly - Dec 09, 2009 10:22 PM
4 Jan 14, 2010 06:30 AM
by WiscWally
Deformed feet on Crested
by sra - Dec 03, 2009 02:21 PM
5 Dec 21, 2009 01:05 PM
by zooanderson
safe fruits?
by annaisagecko - Nov 18, 2009 12:05 PM
2 Nov 19, 2009 01:25 PM
by annaisagecko
Housing Geckos together?
by grooter2 - Nov 11, 2009 12:25 AM
1 Nov 12, 2009 02:20 PM
by PHLdyPayne
when do they hatch?
by skuzzydoom - Nov 02, 2009 03:36 PM
3 Nov 05, 2009 03:16 PM
by PHLdyPayne
Some New Stuff!
by AnthonyCaponetto - Oct 29, 2009 03:58 AM
1 Nov 14, 2009 08:56 PM
by riiotgrrl
crestie eggs
by skuzzydoom - Oct 28, 2009 01:15 AM
0 No replies
What phase? What phase to breed to?
by SandDog - Oct 27, 2009 04:41 PM
2 Oct 27, 2009 04:51 PM
by SandDog
desperate for advice on sick gecko
by tahdpohl - Oct 23, 2009 01:18 AM
2 Oct 23, 2009 10:57 PM
by tahdpohl
Exo Terra Rainforest Habitat Kit?
by grooter2 - Oct 22, 2009 06:44 PM
1 Jan 15, 2010 12:50 AM
by kouneli
Just another satisfied customer...
by skid - Oct 20, 2009 12:29 AM
2 Oct 23, 2009 03:28 PM
by herp-keeper
help,.. advise needed
by weebeasties - Oct 06, 2009 12:46 PM
1 Oct 07, 2009 12:28 PM
by riiotgrrl
2 Cresteds!!!
by Gregg_M_Madden - Sep 25, 2009 07:44 AM
1 Sep 29, 2009 03:29 PM
by riiotgrrl
Normal crested gecko sounds?
by blenderhead - Sep 23, 2009 07:33 AM
1 Oct 09, 2009 09:47 PM
by shamrock75
bloated stomach
by zooanderson - Sep 12, 2009 06:32 PM
2 Sep 13, 2009 11:00 AM
by zooanderson
Dylan Ebys geckos
by dylaneby - Sep 12, 2009 02:41 PM
0 No replies
Determining sex of young cresties
by nri - Sep 11, 2009 12:52 AM
1 Sep 12, 2009 06:18 PM
by PHLdyPayne
New crested geckos
by dylaneby - Sep 10, 2009 06:48 PM
1 Oct 01, 2009 09:11 AM
by CLREPTILES
New owner found an egg
by varanio09 - Sep 03, 2009 05:07 PM
1 Sep 03, 2009 08:16 PM
by riiotgrrl
choking crested???
by zippy00_99 - Sep 03, 2009 02:42 PM
1 Sep 03, 2009 08:22 PM
by riiotgrrl
Crestie Problems
by sportygurl3392 - Sep 02, 2009 06:25 PM
6 Sep 05, 2009 09:58 AM
by riiotgrrl
Breeding Crested Geckos
by klconley - Aug 28, 2009 11:02 AM
0 No replies
Hi
by klconley - Aug 26, 2009 11:02 AM
0 No replies
Is this okay...?
by dancingqueen1 - Aug 22, 2009 01:57 AM
1 Aug 24, 2009 03:47 PM
by PHLdyPayne
CRESTED GECKO BREEDING
by dancingqueen1 - Aug 19, 2009 06:30 PM
1 Aug 21, 2009 03:13 PM
by PHLdyPayne
Possible Prolapse?
by rdrocco - Jul 27, 2009 10:03 PM
2 Aug 08, 2009 11:16 PM
by riiotgrrl
Fully developed eggs died at due date
by wRobio - Jul 26, 2009 03:46 PM
0 No replies
Unpleasant situation - help?
by olstyn - Jul 25, 2009 07:04 AM
2 Jul 27, 2009 08:11 AM
by olstyn
Hemipenes staying out
by architeuthis - Jul 21, 2009 08:11 PM
1 Jul 21, 2009 10:15 PM
by architeuthis
Where to find care info?
by cassity - Jul 13, 2009 02:56 PM
1 Jul 15, 2009 03:39 PM
by PHLdyPayne
Sweating eggs
by livinginvestment - Jun 30, 2009 11:43 PM
0 No replies
Swollen/bloated/deformed eye.
by Mettle - Jun 21, 2009 03:56 PM
2 Jun 26, 2009 08:18 PM
by ChristopherD
Day/Night handling and frequency?
by Antegy - Jun 04, 2009 10:45 AM
0 No replies
Crestie Care?
by donald94 - May 05, 2009 10:04 AM
11 May 12, 2009 03:54 PM
by donald94
MALE OR FEMALE LECHI? NEED HELP
by legacyline - Apr 21, 2009 11:50 PM
2 May 31, 2009 11:47 PM
by bigfatgeckos
Newb introduction...
by Antegy - Apr 20, 2009 10:47 PM
4 Jan 24, 2010 07:27 AM
by Antegy
Housing multiple cresteds together
by CrazyForHerps - Apr 14, 2009 02:02 PM
2 Apr 30, 2009 06:08 PM
by CrazyForHerps
Egg Help
by mkherps - Apr 05, 2009 12:58 AM
2 May 21, 2009 07:49 AM
by WiscWally
Cresty Agression, or Love?!?!
by bbg454 - Apr 02, 2009 08:32 AM
4 Apr 03, 2009 01:12 PM
by Zarula
mom & dad
by zippy00_99 - Mar 29, 2009 10:05 AM
1 Mar 31, 2009 01:17 AM
by Zarula
Found Eggs!! Question
by zippy00_99 - Mar 27, 2009 04:28 PM
2 Mar 28, 2009 03:32 PM
by dogsndragons
Picture Of My Crested Gecko
by flamed1 - Mar 26, 2009 06:00 PM
1 Sep 10, 2009 06:56 PM
by dylaneby
Pics of my CGs
by dogsndragons - Mar 26, 2009 12:08 AM
2 Mar 28, 2009 03:28 PM
by dogsndragons
Female on Female Agression
by brakordestructor - Mar 25, 2009 05:07 PM
1 Mar 27, 2009 05:22 PM
by PHLdyPayne
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