14/10/2025
Care Guide part 2 Enclosures
Type: Vertical-oriented terrariums are ideal as crested geckos are arboreal and love to climb.
Sizes:
For hatchlings I recommend something not bigger than 20 x 20 x 30
For 3 β 9-month-old geckos ( +/- 10g ) I recommend a 30 x 30 x 45
For 9 months and older (+/- 30g ) a 45 x 45 x 60
Decorations: Fill the enclosure. If it is to open, they can stress, hide and not eat. Cork bark hides,
tunnels etc is amazing, as cork bark doesnβt rot or mold. You can use fake or real plants. I
recommend real plants only for experienced keepers.
Substrate: Coco peat, terrarium mix, paper towels for babies (in rare cases they can bite into
substrate and choke, they grow wiser with age) Avoid substrates that can cause impaction, such
as sand or gravel.
Maintenance: Regular cleaning is essential to prevent bacteria buildup. Spot clean weekly and
perform a full substrate change monthly.