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Feeding the Hospitalized Lizard

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Origin
lafebervet
Last opened
Oct 22, 2026

Table 1 compares bearded dragon and crested gecko husbandry.

How it was checked

Checked on Oct 22, 2026 by hand.

Where this source is used

Cited by 2 statements

Arid terrarium

  • Veterinary guidance for bearded dragons gives a preferred zone of 27–31 °C81–88 °F, a basking spot of 33–35 °C91–95 °F, a night low of 16–21 °C61–70 °F, and relative humidity of 30 to 50 percent. (at Table 1)

Open tropical terrarium

  • Sources for crested geckos give 22–27 °C72–81 °F by day with a night low near 18 °C64 °F. One gives humidity of 65 to 75 percent. Another gives 40 to 50 percent with boosts to 60 to 80 percent from misting, and says the enclosure should dry out between mistings. (at Table 1)