Should You Get a Baby or Adult Crested Gecko?

Tough question 🙂

First of all, baby crested geckos are easier to bond with and you’ll get the opportunity to learn how to care for a crested gecko in almost every stage of their development.

But, adult crested geckos are easier to handle and are more used to their environment.

Here’s the breakdown:

Baby Crested Gecko

• Pros
  • Witnessing growth and change: You get to experience every adorable stage of your gecko’s development, including color changes and personality shifts.
  • Stronger bonding potential: Handling your gecko from a young age can help create a stronger bond between you.
  • Lower price: Baby geckos are typically less expensive than adults.
• Cons
  • More delicate: Babies are more fragile than adults and require extra care with handling and housing.
  • Identifying sex: It can take months to determine the sex of a baby with certainty.
  • Slow growth: Crested geckos grow slowly so you’ll need to be patient before reaching breeding size or handling them extensively.

Adult Crested Gecko

• Pros
  • Easier to handle: Adults are generally less fragile and less prone to stress during handling, making them a good choice for beginners.
  • Known sex: You won’t have to make any guesses when it comes to their sex. This is especially important if you’re interested in breeding.
  • Established personality: You have a better idea of how your gecko behaves, making it easier to find one that suits your preferences.
• Cons
  • Potentially less tame: Depending on their previous handling, adults might be less accustomed to humans and may require more taming.
  • Higher price: Adults can be more expensive than baby geckos.
  • Missed growth experience: You won’t experience watching them grow from a hatchling.

So, if you’re a first-time reptile owner, an adult might be easier to start with due to their hardiness.

However, no matter the choice, do some more research and consider what appeals to you the most before making your decision.

Hope this makes sense!