Flame

Crested Gecko · 0 live listings

Flame crested geckos carry a cream or light dorsal pattern against a darker base, with little pattern on the sides. It is one of the most common looks in the hobby and a good way to start with an easy, long-lived display gecko.

At a glance

Origin
New Caledonia (captive-bred line)
Adult size
7–9 in, 35–55 g
Lifespan
15–20 years
Housing
18×18×24 in vertical, planted
Diet
Complete powdered diet, insects
Best fit
First gecko, display keepers
Species
Crested Gecko
Category
Reptiles & exotics
Registries
Clutch identifier
Papers
5 categories
HandlingJumpy, best hand-walked
Setup complexityRoom temp, misting, height
Feeding easeComplete powdered diet
Beginner fitTop first gecko

Scales follow breed-club and veterinary consensus; individual animals vary. Listings show what each seller has on file.

The tradeoffs, honestly

Flame is line-bred, so offspring vary and the label does not predict babies. Expect a jumpy juvenile that needs gentle, short handling sessions.

Common questions

Where does flame end and harlequin begin?

A flame keeps its cream pattern mostly on the back and head. Once cream runs down the sides and legs, most breeders call it a harlequin.

Does flame breed true?

Not as a single gene. It is polygenic, so flame to flame raises the odds of flames but a clutch will still vary.

What health checks matter?

A hatch date and weight log, a filled-out tail base and straight hips. Ask if the tail is original, because a crested cannot regrow it, and whether the gecko has had a fecal or crypto test.

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Health tests to ask for
Fecal exam clearCryptosporidium PCR negativeExotics vet exam on fileGenetics report for het claimsHatch or birth record on filePhoto ID on file

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