Because the species is a strong, sometimes unpredictable jumper, many keepers handle them low over a soft surface or their lap, and cup rather than grip, to reduce the chance of injury if the gecko leaps or is sta…

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It's common for a gecko to stay hidden and eat less for the first one to two weeks in a new home while it settles in, rather than a sign that something is wrong..

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Sticky stool that smears and clings to the vent can be a sign of soft stool, diarrhea or difficulty passing waste in a bearded dragon.

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Aim for roughly 72-78°F (22-26°C), with a warm end up to about 80-82°F. Sustained temperatures above about 85°F are dangerous. Most homes need no supplemental heat source at all.

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Incubators, extra enclosures, feeders, and vet care add up.

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This window allows time for parasites, respiratory infections, or Crested Gecko Stress Syndrome symptoms to appear before contact risk increases..

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Pooping in your hands is common; handling and warmth stimulate the gut and stress can trigger it.

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The most common causes of appetite loss are seasonal brumation, incorrect basking temperature, stress from a new environment or shedding, and underlying illness — check temperatures and recent changes first, t…

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Occasionally a single egg is laid instead of a pair, but a two-egg clutch is the standard, consistent output of a mature, actively reproducing female in this species..

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Cryptosporidium is reported in crested geckos less often than in leopard geckos, but it is not impossible; unexplained weight loss with persistent loose stool is a reason for a vet fecal test.

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Keepers in unusually cool climates or rooms may still add gentle supplemental warmth, but it isn't a default requirement the way it is for many reptile species..

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This window allows time for parasites, respiratory infections, or Crested Gecko Stress Syndrome symptoms to appear before contact risk increases..

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Older geckos may toilet less and be more prone to kidney, liver or gut problems.

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Animal Diversity Web notes that eggs held at higher incubation temperatures develop faster than those at lower temperatures, consistent with the long 60-150 day hatch window seen in captivity..

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Tail loss most often happens from being grabbed by the tail, sudden startling (a loud noise, a fall, rough handling), or occasionally stress from cohabitation conflict.

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Choose hides sized so the gecko fits snugly with its body touching the sides and top (not oversized and open), use natural or reptile-safe materials, secure any stacked rock or heavy decor against shifti…

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Slightly soft stool is common in a mourning gecko fed on its normal diet and is usually not an issue unless it turns watery, foul or persistent.

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Mixing too thin or too thick can affect palatability and how quickly the food dries out or spoils in the enclosure, so following packaging guidance rather than estimating by eye helps keep the diet both appea…

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The tongue plays a dual role, gathering chemical information about the environment while also being the primary tool for eating powdered or puree-style commercial diets from a dish..

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