How to Tell if Your Crested Gecko is Underweight or Skinny

An underweight crested gecko can have a slim body and legs, visible ribs and hip bones, no rounding of the belly, and loss of appetite.

There are many possible causes for this condition, such as dehydration, parasites, incorrect temperatures, stress, impaction, or poor diet.

In this post, we will discuss how to tell if your crested gecko is underweight, what are the common causes and solutions, and how to help your crested gecko gain weight and stay healthy.

Table of Contents

What’s the Healthy Weight Range?

Factors Affecting a Gecko’s Weight

Signs Your Crested Gecko Might Be Underweight

Physical Signs of an Underweight Crested Gecko

Behavioral Signs of an Underweight Crested Gecko

Reasons Why Your Crested Gecko is Underweight

1. Illness

2. Stress

3. Improper Diet

4. Wrong Temperature

5. Low Humidity

6. Wrong Size of Tank/Enclosure

7. Shedding

8. Breeding

9. Fussy Eaters

10. Parasites

11. Impaction

12. Other Causes

How to Help Your Crested Gecko Gain Weight

1. Understanding Your Gecko’s Diet:

2. Increasing Feeding Frequency

3. Food Presentation

4. Regular Health Checks

5. Provide a Stress-Free Environment

6. Fruit puree

7. Misting:

8. Keep optimum temperatures:

When to Seek Professional Help

What’s the Healthy Weight Range?

Just like us humans, there’s a weight range that’s considered healthy for crested geckos. Generally speaking, adult crested geckos should weigh between 35 to 50 grams (1.20-1.76 oun