Crested Gecko | Fastest Baby Growth! 3 Important Tips

Hey Gecko Fans! Wally Kern here from Supreme Gecko! Are you a crested gecko expert? Let’s find out! Today, we’re tackling a common question: "Help, my baby crested gecko is small. What can I do?" Well, I’ve got three super important tips to help your little friends grow healthy and strong!

Before we dig into those tips, let’s chat about a common concern many of you have. Often, people approach us at reptile shows and are amazed by the size of our geckos. “How old is that one?” they ask. When I tell them it's just a year to sixteen months old, they can hardly believe it, especially since their own crested geckos of the same age might be half that size!

Three Tips for Healthy Baby Crested Geckos

Now, let's jump into the key points you need to know to ensure your baby crested geckos reach their full potential!

1. Separate Your Geckos

• Why Separate? If you have multiple babies in the same enclosure, it's crucial to separate them after about a month to a month and a half of age.
• Combat Food Domination: Larger geckos may dominate feeding times, leaving the smaller one with less food.
• Prevent Tail Loss: Baby geckos may mistakenly munch on each other’s tails, which we want to avoid!
• Space Matters: If you're using a smaller enclosure, more space helps prevent growth issues. The bigger the space, the better!

2. Provide Heat

Heat is essential for healthy growth in crested geckos. Let's break it down:

1. Who Needs Heat? Every baby crested gecko, from hatchlings to adults, benefits from warmth.
2. Ideal Temperature: Aim for around 75 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit to stimulate their metabolism.
3. When to Apply Heat: Right from birth through adulthood. Make sure to adjust based on the type of enclosure you're using.
4. How to Provide Heat: Use heat cables or mats in tub enclosures. For glass tanks, consider incandescent bulbs placed above.

3. Feed the Right Food

The most vital point, so don’t miss this! Proper nutrition is key to growth:

• Pangea Diet: We recommend starting them with a good crested gecko diet, such as the Pangea Crested Gecko Diet. Feed every other day without fail.
• Portion Control: The size of their food should be about the same size as their head. Young geckos only need small amounts.
• Insects Matter: Introduce mealworms once they hit about two weeks old. They love the activity of live food, and it adds valuable protein for good growth.
• Choose the Right Size: Avoid feeding too small of insects. It's more beneficial to give them crickets or mealworms that are about the size of their heads.

Recap: Key Takeaways

To sum it up, here are the three crucial steps to ensure your baby crested geckos thrive:

I hope you find these tips helpful! Don’t forget to hit that thumbs up if you liked this video and subscribe so you don’t miss any future videos. Thank you, Gecko Fans, for watching!