Description
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Latin Name: Correlophus ciliatus
Ease of Care: Beginner
Behaviour: Crepuscular, calm, and arboreal
Breeding: Captive Bred
Diet: Omnivore (fruit-based gecko diet with occasional insects)
Environment: Tropical, humid with vertical space for climbing
Country of Origin: New Caledonia (South Pacific Islands)
A vibrant and visually stunning reptile that’s a favourite among gecko enthusiasts. With their bold colouring, spiky crests, and gentle temperament, Flame Crested Geckos are a fantastic choice for both beginners and experienced keepers. Growing to around 8–10 inches in length and living up to 15–20 years in captivity, they’re a long-term companion that brings colour and personality to any reptile collection.
Crested Geckos get their name from the soft crests that run from above their eyes down the sides of their body — giving them a dragon-like appearance that’s completely unique in the reptile world. The “flame” variety is especially eye-catching, with a fiery contrast between a lighter dorsal (back) stripe and darker body colour. Their vibrant patterns develop more as they grow, and no two geckos ever look exactly the same.
Flame Cresties are known for their calm nature, easy handling, and quirky habits — including their ability to climb glass and leap with surprising agility. They’re also crepuscular, meaning they’re most active in the early morning and evening, making them a great pet to observe during relaxed hours.
One of the biggest appeals of keeping a Crested Gecko is how simple their care can be. They thrive in a vertical enclosure with plenty of climbing branches, live or artificial plants, and hiding spots. Specialised crested gecko diet powders (CGD) make feeding easy, though they’ll also enjoy the occasional live insect like crickets or locusts.
Flame Crested Geckos (Correlophus ciliatus) originate from New Caledonia, a group of islands in the South Pacific. Once thought to be extinct, they were rediscovered in the 1990s and have since become one of the most popular gecko species in the reptile hobby — especially in a variety of stunning morphs like flame, harlequin, dalmatian, and more.
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