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Post by number-1-scarer on May 23, 2013 16:00:21 GMT -5
so basicly i want to get a crested gecko and i just wanted some advice on them before i actually get one and not rush into it lol this post is mostly aimed at Pbl tbh as i know you're the expert on these kinda things but anyone with any experience and advice would be welcomed  so what do they need exactly? in terms of housing lighting heating etc i dont really trust google searches as they tend to contradict each other and you have no idea whose posting what ;also pet shop employees seem to just want your money and don't really help that much. any help would be much appreciated x |
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Post by pitbulllady on May 23, 2013 16:56:26 GMT -5
Cresteds are among the easiest of lizard species to care for, since unlike most lizards, they do not require UBV lighting and can do well at normal household temperatures(around 75 degrees F. during the day, a bit cooler at night). They do best with a small arboreal set-up using either newspaper or paper towel for a substrate, and there is a widely-available and very good commercial diet, Repashy Crested Gecko Food, available, though they also do need to be supplemented with live crickets or meal worms dusted with reptile calcium and vitamins. I have several acquaintances here in the US who breed Cresteds on a large scale and I've had a couple of them myself. Be aware that they don't really like to be handled, though, and will usually try to escape by jumping(and boy can they jump), and will readily drop their tails in self-defense. Their tails do not regenerate, either. I've never seen one try to bite, though. They CAN scream, though, and make other noises, and males can be quite vocal at night, as are many gecko species, so if you're a light sleeper, you might want to choose another room to house the gecko! They have the most amazingly wonderful-feeling skin, like fine chamois clothe or suede. I'd recommend one of these, or a Leopard Gecko, as a first-time pet lizard over the others that are generally available, due to their ease of care.
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Post by number-1-scarer on May 23, 2013 17:01:09 GMT -5
Cresteds are among the easiest of lizard species to care for, since unlike most lizards, they do not require UBV lighting and can do well at normal household temperatures(around 75 degrees F. during the day, a bit cooler at night). They do best with a small arboreal set-up using either newspaper or paper towel for a substrate, and there is a widely-available and very good commercial diet, Repashy Crested Gecko Food, available, though they also do need to be supplemented with live crickets or meal worms dusted with reptile calcium and vitamins. I have several acquaintances here in the US who breed Cresteds on a large scale and I've had a couple of them myself. Be aware that they don't really like to be handled, though, and will usually try to escape by jumping(and boy can they jump), and will readily drop their tails in self-defense. Their tails do not regenerate, either. I've never seen one try to bite, though. They CAN scream, though, and make other noises, and males can be quite vocal at night, as are many gecko species, so if you're a light sleeper, you might want to choose another room to house the gecko! They have the most amazingly wonderful-feeling skin, like fine chamois clothe or suede. I'd recommend one of these, or a Leopard Gecko, as a first-time pet lizard over the others that are generally available, due to their ease of care. pitbulllady ahh thanks this was really helpful as i cant afford huge amounts of eletricity for huge heat lamps or anything so that was quite a big deal breaker. will i need a heat pad for the floor as thats what i was recommended by a couple of people but all of the videos ive watched didnt have any. |
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Post by pitbulllady on May 23, 2013 17:17:07 GMT -5
Cresteds are among the easiest of lizard species to care for, since unlike most lizards, they do not require UBV lighting and can do well at normal household temperatures(around 75 degrees F. during the day, a bit cooler at night). They do best with a small arboreal set-up using either newspaper or paper towel for a substrate, and there is a widely-available and very good commercial diet, Repashy Crested Gecko Food, available, though they also do need to be supplemented with live crickets or meal worms dusted with reptile calcium and vitamins. I have several acquaintances here in the US who breed Cresteds on a large scale and I've had a couple of them myself. Be aware that they don't really like to be handled, though, and will usually try to escape by jumping(and boy can they jump), and will readily drop their tails in self-defense. Their tails do not regenerate, either. I've never seen one try to bite, though. They CAN scream, though, and make other noises, and males can be quite vocal at night, as are many gecko species, so if you're a light sleeper, you might want to choose another room to house the gecko! They have the most amazingly wonderful-feeling skin, like fine chamois clothe or suede. I'd recommend one of these, or a Leopard Gecko, as a first-time pet lizard over the others that are generally available, due to their ease of care. pitbulllady ahh thanks this was really helpful as i cant afford huge amounts of eletricity for huge heat lamps or anything so that was quite a big deal breaker. will i need a heat pad for the floor as thats what i was recommended by a couple of people but all of the videos ive watched didnt have any. No, unless your home is really on the cool side, you won't need that, as most Cresteds won't spend much time on the bottom, anyway. They like to climb, after all, and cling to vertical surfaces or branches. pitbulllady |
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