Tiger

Tiger crested geckos are named for dark vertical striping or banding on the body, usually running from the back down the sides rather than along the length of the gecko. The pattern may be bold and clean on a yellow, orange, red, olive, or brown base, or it may break into a busier brindle look. Some sellers use tiger and brindle loosely, so the clearest description comes from good side photographs and a note on how strong the bars appear when the gecko is fired up.

The tiger pattern is a visual trait, not a care category. These New Caledonian geckos remain arboreal, mostly crepuscular to nocturnal, and sensitive to overheated enclosures. Housing should emphasize climbing surfaces, foliage, and secure hides; feeding is normally based on a balanced commercial crested gecko diet with insects used as enrichment or for breeding adults. Breeders selecting tiger lines look for pattern clarity and consistency, but healthy body weight, good shedding, and stable temperament are more important for pet and breeding animals alike.

Colors: Axanthic, Bicolor, Brindle, Cappuccino, Cream, Cream-On-Cream, Dalmatian, Dark, Dashed Pinstripe, Empty Back, Extreme Harlequin, Flame, Harlequin, Lavender, Lily White, Moonglow, Orange, Partial Pinstripe, Patternless, Phantom, Pinstripe, Porthole, Red, Sable, Super Dalmatian, Tiger, Tricolor, White Wall, Yellow