i want some tips for beginner (crested gecko)

hgftyujn

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I am a beginner raising a crested gecko. It has been about three days since I adopted it, and I came here while looking for care tips in different places. Should I change the enclosure before the gecko fully adapts, or is it better to change it after it has settled in? My crested gecko was born at 9/5/2025 and i'm korean so l can't english very well.i use chatgpt sorry
 

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Congratulations on your gecko!
Here are some suggestions:
1. If your gecko is small and young, it should be in a small cage
2. when your gecko is an adult it should be in a cage that is at least as large as 45x45x60cm
3. feed your gecko powdered "Crested Gecko Diet" if you can get it in Korea. Add water to make a thick soup, Do this 2-3 times a week
4. If possible, feed your gecko crickets 2 times a week, small crickets for a baby and large crickets for an adult
5. Don't worry if you don't see your gecko eating. It's probably eating anyway.

Aliza
 

hkhctslue

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I am a beginner raising a crested gecko. It has been about three days since I adopted it, and I came here while looking for care tips in different places. Should I change the enclosure before the gecko fully adapts, or is it better to change it after it has settled in? My crested gecko was born at 9/5/2025 and i'm korean so l can't english very well.i use chatgpt sorry









Welcome to crestie care — they’re such fun and rewarding little geckos! For beginners, focus first on a proper vertical enclosure with plenty of safe climbing spots, and maintain stable humidity cycles since they thrive on that. A good quality diet and regular hydration make a huge difference too. I’ve found that learning from different resources really helps, and even wellness routines from https://wellness-app.com/ best fasting apps remind me that consistency matters, whether with pets or personal habits. Good luck, and enjoy your crested gecko!
thanks for the information!
 
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akhtar

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Congratulations on your gecko!
Here are some suggestions:
1. If your gecko is small and young, it should be in a small cage
2. when your gecko is an adult it should be in a cage that is at least as large as 45x45x60cm
3. feed your gecko powdered "Crested Gecko Diet" if you can get it in Korea. Add water to make a thick soup, Do this 2-3 times a week
4. If possible, feed your gecko crickets 2 times a week, small crickets for a baby and large crickets for an adult
5. Don't worry if you don't see your gecko eating. It's probably eating link anyway.

Aliza
Thanks for these tips I feed them 2 times a week too
 

Mirtha58169

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three days is still really early - id wait til it's eating normally and seems more comfortable before changing the enclosure. stressed geckos take forever to settle down
 

inez_frazier64

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I'd wait before changing it up - new geckos stress pretty easily from just moving, and it'll adjust faster if you give it time in the current enclosure before making changes.
 

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