Why is my new baby crested gecko hiding and not moving much?

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I bought a baby crested gecko at Petco on Wednsday, and I just want to make sure his behavior is normal. He hasn't been moving around a whole lot during the day and night, favoring to hiding in his fake leafs near the ground. I keep his cage around 75 to 80 degrees. I expected him to be high energy. He perches on my finger and will move if I try to turn my hand where he is upside down, but otherwise prefers to remain relatively still. Should I be concerned? If so, how do I fix this problem?

Emi Knafo, DVM, DACZM · Accepted Answer

Hello. While 75-80F is a good range for the warm end of the cage, it would be ideal to have temps from 68-75 at the cooler end so he can self regulate his temperature. If the enclosure is too small to allow such a temperature gradient, then you may find your gecko will become stressed from being either too hot or too cold, and then susceptible to infection. Look through the enclosure and over his body for signs of infection or illness. Count food items offered so you can be sure how much he eats. Also consider a red or blue bulb for night viewing. This may help you observe his nocturnal activity better. Regardless, a new pet exam by a veterinarian is always a good idea to ensure good health and proper husbandry. Good luck!

Why is my new baby crested gecko hiding and not moving much?

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