{"id":94212,"date":"2022-04-22T12:16:44","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:16:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:16:44","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:16:44","slug":"how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you take care of a crested gecko hatchling?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#How_do_you_take_care_of_a_crested_gecko_hatchling\" title=\"How do you take care of a crested gecko hatchling?\">How do you take care of a crested gecko hatchling?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#How_big_are_crested_gecko_hatchlings\" title=\"How big are crested gecko hatchlings?\">How big are crested gecko hatchlings?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#What_do_hatchling_crested_geckos_eat\" title=\"What do hatchling crested geckos eat?\">What do hatchling crested geckos eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#How_often_do_hatchling_crested_geckos_eat\" title=\"How often do hatchling crested geckos eat?\">How often do hatchling crested geckos eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#Do_baby_crested_geckos_need_a_heat_lamp\" title=\"Do baby crested geckos need a heat lamp?\">Do baby crested geckos need a heat lamp?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#What_do_baby_crested_geckos_look_like\" title=\"What do baby crested geckos look like?\">What do baby crested geckos look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#What_do_you_do_with_freshly_hatched_crested_geckos\" title=\"What do you do with freshly hatched crested geckos?\">What do you do with freshly hatched crested geckos?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#What_can_I_feed_my_hatchling_crested_gecko\" title=\"What can I feed my hatchling crested gecko?\">What can I feed my hatchling crested gecko?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#How_much_should_a_hatchling_crested_gecko_eat\" title=\"How much should a hatchling crested gecko eat?\">How much should a hatchling crested gecko eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#How_do_I_get_my_baby_crested_gecko_to_eat\" title=\"How do I get my baby crested gecko to eat?\">How do I get my baby crested gecko to eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#How_long_can_a_baby_crested_gecko_go_without_eating\" title=\"How long can a baby crested gecko go without eating?\">How long can a baby crested gecko go without eating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_baby_crested_gecko_is_eating\" title=\"How do I know if my baby crested gecko is eating?\">How do I know if my baby crested gecko is eating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_baby_crested_gecko_to_eat\" title=\"How long does it take for a baby crested gecko to eat?\">How long does it take for a baby crested gecko to eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#Do_baby_crested_geckos_need_heat\" title=\"Do baby crested geckos need heat?\">Do baby crested geckos need heat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#Do_baby_crested_geckos_need_light\" title=\"Do baby crested geckos need light?\">Do baby crested geckos need light?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#Do_crested_geckos_need_heat_bulbs\" title=\"Do crested geckos need heat bulbs?\">Do crested geckos need heat bulbs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#What_temperature_is_too_cold_for_a_crested_gecko\" title=\"What temperature is too cold for a crested gecko?\">What temperature is too cold for a crested gecko?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#How_big_are_newborn_crested_geckos\" title=\"How big are newborn crested geckos?\">How big are newborn crested geckos?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#How_old_is_my_baby_crested_gecko\" title=\"How old is my baby crested gecko?\">How old is my baby crested gecko?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#Do_baby_crested_geckos_like_to_be_held\" title=\"Do baby crested geckos like to be held?\">Do baby crested geckos like to be held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#Can_you_handle_baby_crested_geckos\" title=\"Can you handle baby crested geckos?\">Can you handle baby crested geckos?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#What_do_you_do_with_baby_geckos\" title=\"What do you do with baby geckos?\">What do you do with baby geckos?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#Can_I_touch_a_baby_crested_gecko\" title=\"Can I touch a baby crested gecko?\">Can I touch a baby crested gecko?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#What_do_baby_crested_geckos_eat\" title=\"What do baby crested geckos eat?\">What do baby crested geckos eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-crested-gecko-hatchling\/#Will_crested_geckos_eat_their_babies\" title=\"Will crested geckos eat their babies?\">Will crested geckos eat their babies?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_take_care_of_a_crested_gecko_hatchling\"><\/span>How do you take care of a crested gecko hatchling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2.5 to 3 inches<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_are_crested_gecko_hatchlings\"><\/span>How big are crested gecko hatchlings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, baby crested geckos should be fed <b>every day, and adult crested geckos should be fed three or four times per week. The majority of their diet will consist of commercial crested gecko food, making it easy for all owners to ensure their pets consume enough vital nutrients.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_hatchling_crested_geckos_eat\"><\/span>What do hatchling crested geckos eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>insects<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_hatchling_crested_geckos_eat\"><\/span>How often do hatchling crested geckos eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since they are growing at a much faster rate, baby crested geckos eat more often than adults. They don&#8217;t really need to eat every day, but you should feed them <b>four to five times a week<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_baby_crested_geckos_need_a_heat_lamp\"><\/span>Do baby crested geckos need a heat lamp?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Crested geckos are special because they don&#8217;t need high temperatures to thrive. These geckos do the best at room temperature. That means <b>heat lamps aren&#8217;t always necessary. Crested geckos need heat lamps in climates where the average temperatures are lower than comfortable room temperatures.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_baby_crested_geckos_look_like\"><\/span>What do baby crested geckos look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Adult crested geckos may view hatchlings or juveniles as potential prey, and attempt to eat them. Even if the adult is not able to consume the smaller lizard, he will likely kill her in the process of trying. To avoid this possibility entirely, only house similarly-sized geckos in the same cage.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_with_freshly_hatched_crested_geckos\"><\/span>What do you do with freshly hatched crested geckos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10-gallon<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_feed_my_hatchling_crested_gecko\"><\/span>What can I feed my hatchling crested gecko?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The general guideline is to feed a good Crested Gecko Diet (CGD) every other day, with <b>gutloaded, dusted insects being introduced around a month after hatching if desired. The CGD should not be further supplemented; additional calcium with D3 can be added through proper feeding of insects.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_should_a_hatchling_crested_gecko_eat\"><\/span>How much should a hatchling crested gecko eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Frequently Asked Questions About Baby Crested Geckos They don&#8217;t really need to eat every day, but you should feed them <b>four to five times a week.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_baby_crested_gecko_to_eat\"><\/span>How do I get my baby crested gecko to eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your crested gecko doesn&#8217;t eat within a week, <b>offer some food on a spoon or in a cap by touching its snout gently. Mist the gecko to encourage eating. It can take few weeks and even up to a month for your crested gecko to fully acclimatize and start feeling comfortable in its new home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_baby_crested_gecko_go_without_eating\"><\/span>How long can a baby crested gecko go without eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Crested Geckos can go without eating for <b>two or even three weeks. You should consider contacting a vet after the second week.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_baby_crested_gecko_is_eating\"><\/span>How do I know if my baby crested gecko is eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It might be hard to tell if your crested gecko is eating at all. This is because crested geckos don&#8217;t eat much. The best way to tell if your crested gecko is eating is to <b>check for poop and lick marks<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_baby_crested_gecko_to_eat\"><\/span>How long does it take for a baby crested gecko to eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A baby crested gecko will usually eat after its first shedding, which happens within <b>2 to 3 days after hatching. To be certain that your crested gecko has food you should place food in the container 24 to 48 hours after hatching.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_baby_crested_geckos_need_heat\"><\/span>Do baby crested geckos need heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Whether Crested Geckos need heat mats depend on the temperature at which they are kept. Crested Geckos should be kept at temperatures of 72-80 F (22-26.5 Celsius). If your vivarium is colder than this, you will need to use a heat source to keep it at the correct temperature.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_baby_crested_geckos_need_light\"><\/span>Do baby crested geckos need light?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We recommend using a ReptiSunxae LED or ReptiSunxae 5.0 for Crested Geckos. Although Crested Geckos are nocturnal and <b>do not require much direct exposure to sunlight, there is growing evidence that exposure to low levels of UV light is beneficial to their overall health and encourages natural behaviors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_crested_geckos_need_heat_bulbs\"><\/span>Do crested geckos need heat bulbs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Crested geckos are special because they don&#8217;t need high temperatures to thrive. These geckos do the best at room temperature. That means <b>heat lamps aren&#8217;t always necessary. Crested geckos need heat lamps in climates where the average temperatures are lower than comfortable room temperatures.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_temperature_is_too_cold_for_a_crested_gecko\"><\/span>What temperature is too cold for a crested gecko?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Geckos diet plays a vital role if you want to keep them alive. Crested geckos can tolerate lower temperatures up to <b>60 F (15.55 C), so they are not too cold. And it can tolerate higher temperatures up to 80 F (26.66 C), so it is not too hot for them. Wild crested geckos are sensitive to heat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_are_newborn_crested_geckos\"><\/span>How big are newborn crested geckos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2.5-3 inches<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_is_my_baby_crested_gecko\"><\/span>How old is my baby crested gecko?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>AgeWeightBody Length (With Tail)<b>6 months<\/b>9 grams5-7 inches9 months16-35 grams6-9 inches12 months35-50 grams9-16 inches18-24+ months35-55+ grams9-16+ inches5 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_baby_crested_geckos_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>Do baby crested geckos like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do crested geckos like being handled? <b>Yes, crested geckos do like being handled. While individual preferences may vary  with some crested geckos not comfortable being handled, most cresties do tend to be comfortable with the handling process once they get used to it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_handle_baby_crested_geckos\"><\/span>Can you handle baby crested geckos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Never handle a baby crestie as they&#8217;re super jumpy and will get hurt if they fall. Once your gecko hits 8-15 grams in weight, it&#8217;s usually safe to handle him. Be extra cautious if handling a gravid female, to avoid stressing her or injuring her.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_with_baby_geckos\"><\/span>What do you do with baby geckos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Baby geckos can be offered <b>small crickets and mealworms daily. Insects, in general, should be no bigger than the width of the gecko&#8217;s head. When lizards get closer to adult size, they can be fed insects every other day and be offered larger insects, such as waxworms, superworms, and Dubia roaches.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_touch_a_baby_crested_gecko\"><\/span>Can I touch a baby crested gecko?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most (but not all) crested geckos are laid-back, non-aggressive, and easy to handle. Just remember: A new arrival will need at least 2 weeks to adjust to his new home, human, and routine. After this period, only handle him once a week when cleaning his tank.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_baby_crested_geckos_eat\"><\/span>What do baby crested geckos eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>crickets<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_crested_geckos_eat_their_babies\"><\/span>Will crested geckos eat their babies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Adult crested geckos may view hatchlings or juveniles as potential prey, and attempt to eat them. Even if the adult is not able to consume the smaller lizard, he will likely kill her in the process of trying. To avoid this possibility entirely, only house similarly-sized geckos in the same cage.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you take care of a crested gecko hatchling?How big are crested gecko hatchlings?What do hatchling crested geckos eat?How often do hatchling crested geckos eat?Do baby crested geckos need a heat lamp?What do baby crested geckos look like?What do you do with freshly hatched crested geckos?What can I feed my hatchling&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-94212","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94212"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=94212"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94212\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=94212"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=94212"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=94212"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}