Question 1

About crested geckos

Accepted Answer

The crested gecko or eyelash gecko (Correlophus ciliatus) comes from a small island near Australia called the Isle of Pines in the South Province of New Caledonia.  It was first described by a French zoologist, Alphonse Guichenot, in 1866.  However, the species was not seen again over the next century and was believed to be extinct.  After a tropical storm took down the trees on the island, a German expedition of herpetologists found several specimens dislodged from the trees. Sample animals were legally taken during this expedition and exported for research and breeding.  All captive crested geckos are descended from these original animals.

Question 2

What do you feed your crested geckos?

Accepted Answer

All of my crested geckos are fed Pangea Crested Gecko Complete Diet which includes powdered insects and other protein sources, as well as all the vitamins and minerals necessary for their wellbeing, breeding, and growth. I feed them all the flavors on a rotation.

Question 3

Where are you located?

Accepted Answer

Charlotte, NC

Question 4

Do you ship?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I ship overnight when weather conditions are safe to do so not only here, but also at the destination point and all major hubs in between.  I use shipping companies who can provide a live arrival and on time guarantee. Shipping will only take place Monday - Wednesday for next day arrival on Tuesday - Thursday.

Question 5

Are any of your crested geckos wild caught?

Accepted Answer

No, each of my new crested geckos are purchased from reputable breeders who have bred from captive bred stock.

Question 6

How long do crested geckos live?

Accepted Answer

Interestingly, we actually don’t know.  Crested geckos have only been in captivity for 30 years.  In the beginning of the hobby, the maximum life expectancy was thought to be 10 years. However, as crested gecko husbandry has advanced over the years, it has increased. Sources say that the average age is 15-20 years. Reportedly, there are some people who have crested geckos that are up to 30 years old.

Question 7

Where do crested geckos originate?

Accepted Answer

Answer here.

Question 8

Are crested geckos endangered?

Accepted Answer

While not much is known about the wild population currently, crested geckos were considered “Vulnerable” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List in 2021.

Question 9

What is your shipping policy?

Accepted Answer

• Merchandise can be picked up by appointment or shipped. 
    • Dry goods will be shipped via Fed Ex Ground services.  Shipping prices will be calculated at checkout. Orders will be filled within 24 hours Monday through Friday and shipped.
    • Live animals are shipped overnight when weather conditions are safe to do so not only here, but also at the destination point and all major hubs in between.  I use shipping companies, chosen at my discretion for quality of service and price, who can provide a live arrival and on time guarantee. Shipping to a nearby FedEx hub is preferred, as shipping direct to homes may nullify such guarantees.  Shipping will only take place Monday - Wednesday for next day arrival on Tuesday - Thursday.

Question 10

What is your return policy?

Accepted Answer

• All dry goods are eligible for return within 90 days of purchase as long as they are undamaged and in original packaging.  For items that arrive damaged, please take photos and contact me as soon as possible for refund or replacement.

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