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Cleaning the Crested Gecko Terrarium: Instructional Guide

ByKevin N. March 31, 2020September 2, 2022 Reading Time: 7 minutes

The crested gecko terrarium should be cleaned to prevent the build-up of bacteria. Learn how to clean the terrarium and its interior.

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Crested Gecko Shedding: Common Problems and Solutions

ByKevin N. March 22, 2020August 25, 2021 Reading Time: 8 minutes

Crested geckos will shed their skin. In most cases, shedding won’t cause any problems. But sometimes, your crestie might need some help.

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Hibernation in Crested Geckos (Brumation Basics)

ByKevin N. March 21, 2020August 27, 2021 Reading Time: 9 minutes

A lot of pet reptiles will go into brumation (similarly to hibernation). But do crested geckos in captivity go into brumation and need it?

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Do Crested Geckos Have Salmonella? (Caution Required)

ByKevin N. March 17, 2020August 27, 2021 Reading Time: 6 minutes

Reptiles are known carriers of the salmonella bacteria that can be transmitted to humans, but do pet crested geckos carry this bacteria?

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Crested Gecko Tail Loss and Tail Injuries (Reasons for Tail Loss)
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Crested Gecko Tail Loss and Tail Injuries (Reasons for Tail Loss)

ByKevin N. March 18, 2019December 22, 2020 Reading Time: 6 minutes

Crested geckos can lose their tail for a lot of reasons. Learn how you can prevent tail loss and what to do when your crestie loses its tail.

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