Long thought extinct, the crested gecko was rediscovered in 1994 and quickly became one of the most popular pet lizards. Their bizarre appearance, simple care, and docile natures have won over pet owners and commercial breeders alike. Although taking care of a crested gecko isn't difficult, it has to be done right. If you want your pet gecko to be healthy, you have to provide him with the proper environment and diet.\ This guide is a complete care manual for the interesting and endearing...
Long thought extinct, the crested gecko was rediscovered in 1994 and quickly became one of the most popular pet lizards. Their bizarre appearance, simple care, and docile natures have won over pet owners and commercial breeders alike. Although taking care of a crested gecko isn't difficult, it has to be done right. If you want your pet gecko to be healthy, you have to provide him with the proper environment and diet. This guide is a complete care manual for the interesting and endearing crested geckos and their relatives (the genus Rhacodactylus). The colorful sidebars, boxes, and photographs illustrate key topics essential to owners of crested, gargoyle, giant, and other New Caledonian geckos. Crested Geckos will help you keep your lizard healthy for all of his life.
Introduction6Chapter 1Natural History8Chapter 2Crested Geckos as Pets26Chapter 3Housing34Chapter 4Feeding and Nutrition48Chapter 5Breeding62Chapter 6Crested Gecko Health88Chapter 7Other Rhacodactylus Species106References120Resources121Index125