Captive Husbandry and Breeding of Correlophus ciliatus
CAO JiaYue
CHEN ZhaoKun
ZHANG Lingna
Abstract：The crested gecko(Correlophus ciliatus)is an emerging specialty economic animal with a relatively short history in captive breeding but significant developmental potential.This review synthesizes critical technologies for its artificial husbandry and reproduction,aiming to provide a scientific foundation for large-scale farming.By analyzing habitat setup(e.g.,climbing structures,temperature/humidity control),daily management(diet formulation,handling of shedding and tail autotomy handling),and breeding strategies(estrus detection,incubation optimization),this study systematically examines the characteristics and challenges of C.ciliatus aquaculture.Key findings demonstrate that habitat design must simulate arboreal niches,where container height,cork bark(e.g.,Portuguese cork wood),and humidity(70%-80%)are essential to prevent floppy tail syndrome as well as shedding complications.Reproductive success depends on breeder body weight(females≥40 g,males≥75 g)and incubation temperature(22.7-24.4℃),which significantly influence offspring sex ratio and viability.Disease management should prioritize calcium deficiency,gastrointestinal parasites,and environmental stressors(e.g.,head-shrinking syndrome).In conclusions,Sustainable C.ciliatus farming necessitates balancing natural behavioral ecology with human intervention in captive environments.Despite rapidly growing market demand,scaling production faces challenges such as unstable hatching rates and insufficient genetic understanding of morphs traits.This review provides practical guidelines to enhance farming efficiency and animal welfare,offering actionable insights for advancing the reptile pet industry.
Keywords：Correlophus ciliatusArtificial breedingArtificial feeding
Publication Date：2025-12-18
Online Publishing Date：2025-12-31(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：6( 91-96 )