When you’re in the market for a crested gecko you’ll need to buy an entire crested gecko setup that easily costs several hundreds of dollars. To make it a little bit easier for you to find the best stuff for your crested gecko I’ve created a handy shopping list.
But you also need to buy a crested gecko and depending on your region this can be a little bit of a hassle. In this resource, the focus is on sellers and breeders in the United States and less on other regions. I’m regularly updating the article when I find sellers and breeders in other regions. Suggestions are always welcome!
Top Sellers & Breeders (Updated: 2020)
The above-mentioned sellers and breeders are put in totally random order and are in no way to represent a position in a top-five. These sellers and breeders only sell and ship in the United States.
Best Platform for Buying Crested Geckos (Updated: 2020)
Let’s explore all these sellers a little bit more and find where you can find crested geckos for sale. And be sure to check our buying guide for crested geckos with tips and tricks on getting the right crestie for you.
Best Places to Find Crested Geckos for Sale Online
When you’re looking for a crested gecko you can find different sellers and breeders that have crested geckos for sale. Some might have a relatively constant supply while others offer crested geckos less often.
When you’re looking for a seller of crested geckos your primary concern should be of getting a healthy crested gecko. Before you buy a crested gecko – especially if you do this online – check the entire website and definitely check the shipping policy. Ask questions and don’t be afraid to tell that it will be your first crested gecko.
If you’re looking for online sellers of crested geckos, I would recommend getting your crested gecko from one of the following companies:
They all offer overnight shipping and live arrival guarantee in the United States.
Captive Bred Reptile
Captive Bred Reptile (also known as CBReptile.com) is a family-owned company that has a wide range of reptiles for sale, including crested geckos of different morphs and prices. They also sell crested gecko supplies that you’ll need for your little crestie. CBReptile has crested geckos for sale at a wide price range from $60 to $500 with most geckos having a price around $100 which is an average price for crested geckos.
Josh’s Frogs
Josh’s Frogs is a well-known online seller of all kinds of supplies for reptiles and amphibians but also sells animals. While they have a very wide range of amphibians for sale, they also started selling crested geckos a few years ago. The number of crested geckos for sale is sometimes limited but you might find exactly what you need.. The price ranges between $75 and $100, which is a good average price for crested geckos.
Pangea Reptile
Pangea Reptile is one of the authorities when it comes to crested geckos. The company has its own crested gecko diet and also has a wide range of supplies for sale. Pangea Reptile is also a breeder of crested geckos with a long history. They have crested geckos for sale in the lower price range ($50) but also have high-end crested geckos that can cost up to $1000.
AC Reptiles
AC Reptiles is a company that has a long history of breeding crested geckos and is one of the largest breeders of crested geckos. They regularly have auctions of crested geckos and have a very nice amount of crested geckos with unique colors and patterns. However, this also reflects in the prices which range from $350 to $3000.
Tiki’s Geckos
Tiki’s Geckos is a breeder of crested geckos with all kinds of morphs including the Lilly White and Whitewall/Whiteout. This company is more specialized in high-end crested geckos with unique colors and patterns. Although you can find crested geckos $65 most crested geckos are for higher prices ($150+) with the most unique crested geckos selling for over $1000.
MorphMarket
MorphMarket is an online platform that brings buyers and sellers into contact. You can find breeders of all kinds of reptiles on this platform and there are a lot of crested geckos for sale at any moment.
Although most sellers are found on the United States portion of the website there are also sellers in Europe that are on the platform. If you want to change regions, just click the region icon at the top of the website. You can find any kind of morph you could want and the prices range from $50 to $5,000+. So, you can find a crested gecko for any budget you might have.
Best Places to Find Crested Geckos for Sale Offline
Pet stores
If you don’t want to buy a crested gecko that you can’t see for yourself or if you have a limited budget you can also find crested geckos for sale in pet stores. Pet stores or pet shops sell a lot of different animals. A lot of them also have crested geckos for sale.
Pet stores are probably the most popular place for buying your first crestie. They might be a bit more expensive than other options but they’re more accessible. In the United States, you can find crested geckos for sale in pet stores like PetCo and PetSmart with a price of $50.
Private breeders
A lot of crested geckos are sold by private breeders. You can find these breeders by scanning the classifieds in your local newspaper, check out the “for sale” ads on buy-and-sell sites, or join reptile groups on Facebook to find crested gecko breeders in your area. Some breeders also have websites but not all. If you’re a crested gecko breeder and are interested in getting in a free directory, please contact me through contact@mycrestedgecko.com.
Reptile rescues
Reptile rescues or shelters will give you a chance to re-home an abandoned little crested gecko. Of course, you won’t have the same choice and there might only be a limited number of crested geckos in the rescue. But they will often be free or the price will be a lot lower.
If you adopt a crested gecko from a reptile rescue you might have to fill in a form with all kinds of questions. These questions will determine if you’re able to take care of a crested gecko. The last thing a reptile rescue wants is to sell a crested gecko and have to take them back after a while. This can cause a lot of stress for the crested gecko.
Reptile expos
A reptile expo is one of the best ways to meet other reptile lovers and get to know different breeders and sellers. At the expo, you can ask all the questions you want to the breeders and they should be able to answer them without a problem. Handling a crested gecko at the expo also won’t be a problem. You can – at some expos – buy the necessary gear for your crested gecko or find books that can help you take care of your little pet.
The major problem with reptile expos is that they don’t happen that often and in some countries, there might not even be a reptile expo. So you might have to travel some distance. Since they don’t happen that often a lot of people might come to the expo and the building might be too crowded which isn’t that comfortable.
Crested Geckos for Sale in Other Regions
Canada
If you’re living in Canada and want to get a lovely crested gecko to care for you can buy a crested gecko at one of the following breeders:
Both companies ship in Canada and internationally and have a wide range of crested geckos for sale although they are in the higher price range ($250+). However, you’ll get a unique color and pattern morph for this money.
United Kingdom
When you’re living in Europe it can be sometimes difficult to find a crested gecko for sale. In most West-European countries you can find crested geckos in pet stores or at private breeders (through classifieds, Facebook, or their own website).
If you’re living in the United Kingdom it’s a bit easier to find crested geckos. The following breeders sell crested geckos in the UK and have a website where you can find the available crested geckos:
Crested Gecko Breeders (USA)
You can find a simple list with the name and contact information of crested gecko breeders in the United States in the table below.
Name | State | Contact Information |
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Mountain Cresties | North Carolina South Carolina | website |
Guilt’s Geckos | Colorado | |
Heartland Crested Geckos | Illinois | website |
If you’re interested in a bit more information about the breeder and their geckos’ price range, you can find more details below.
The list is still under construction. If you’re a crested gecko breeder and want to be included, please contact us at contact@mycrestedgecko.com.
North Carolina
Mountain Cresties
Mountain Cresties is a small home team of two Crested gecko breeders specializing in bright reds and high contrast harlequins in Western, North Carolina, and Coastal, South Carolina.
All of their crested geckos have been tamed down before becoming available so you can have the best experience possible!
The crested geckos of Mountain Cresties can range in price from $100 to $700 but most of their crested geckos are priced around $300.
You can contact Mountain Cresties on their own website: Mountain Cresties. They’ve also got a Facebook page where you can find more information and photos.
South Carolina
Mountain Cresties
Mountain Cresties is a small home team of two Crested gecko breeders specializing in bright reds and high contrast harlequins in Western, North Carolina, and Coastal, South Carolina.
All of their crested geckos have been tamed down before becoming available so you can have the best experience possible!
The crested geckos of Mountain Cresties can range in price from $100 to $700 but most of their crested geckos are priced around $300.
You can contact Mountain Cresties on their own website: Mountain Cresties. They’ve also got a Facebook page where you can find more information and photos.
Colorado
Guilt’s Geckos
Guilt’s Geckos was founded in March 2020, solely from their love for New Caledonian geckos. What started as 1 gecko 3 years ago, has now turned into 20 breeders and counting. They’re located in Rangely, Colorado.
The crested geckos of Guilt’s Geckos can range in price from $50 to $250.
You can contact Guilt’s Geckos on their Facebook page where you can find more information and photos.
Illinois
Heartland Crested Geckos
Heartland Crested Geckos is located in central Illinois and has been breeding crested geckos for over 12 years. They specialize in mid to high-end geckos with a wide range of morphs including reds, super dalmatians, Lilly Whites, and more.
The crested geckos of Heartland Crested Geckos can range in price from $75 to $1000 for the unique high-end cresties. Heartland Crested Geckos also offers crested gecko diet and other reptile supplies for sale on their website.
You can contact Heartland Crested Geckos on their own website: Heartland Crested Geckos.