Which gecko

Tape94 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-14-2009, 06:18 PM

I have been thinking of getting a gecko. I have about 32 inches in length and 15 inches in width to work with. I live away from pet stores so i cant go out and buy crickets all the time. The gecko will go in my room too, dont know if that helps at all but w/e. I was thinking crested gecko since they can live off that specilty food, with ocasional crickets. So if you guys could help me pick a gecko thatd b great, as well as an inexpensive cage. THNKS

Austin · #2 (**permalink**) 02-14-2009, 08:05 PM

I know they are really common. But what about a leopard gecko. You can keep mealworms in bulk, in the fridge.

FroggieLove · #3 (**permalink**) 02-14-2009, 08:31 PM

Crickets are pretty easy to breed too. I've been trying my hand at it and had lots of luck.

JohnEDove · #4 (**permalink**) 02-14-2009, 09:41 PM

I have been thinking about expanding into Phelsuma species myself. Perhaps borbonica, standingi or madagascariensis grandis. They are also fruit/nectar lickers but still need insects just like your Rhacodactylus ciliatus would. And to me Phelsuma species are prettier.

beckdg · #5 (**permalink**) 02-14-2009, 10:52 PM

nice choices john... tape, take your pick: Gecko Ranch - Supplies, Breeds, Herpetology... that's just one breeder!

JohnEDove · #6 (**permalink**) 02-14-2009, 11:26 PM

Thanks for that link. I'll add it to my list of breeders.
I really like that little laticauda laticauda. Bet the picture is not showing how nice his red is.

Tape94 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-15-2009, 10:03 AM

Checked out those phelsuma geckos and they are a lot nicer but i dont have the money to buy them (125 is very out of range just for the gecko). The leopard geckos are ok but i still think i like the crested geckos more. Ill have to check out petsmart and see what there is. thnks for the ideas

MARQUIS · #8 (**permalink**) 02-15-2009, 10:21 AM

Personally I would highly recommend crested geckos. I had two until yesterday when I bought two more. They are very easy to care for the will require only 3 minutes of your time daily and depending on how you setup the inclosure 10 - 20 minutes for cleaning. They don't mind being held but they are jumpy so you have to becarful not to hold them up to high from the floor. I could go on and on about these beautiful reptiles. if you want to know more or have any question feel free to write. good luck

beckdg · #9 (**permalink**) 02-15-2009, 11:13 AM

no problem guys... john, i agree... i'd love to see it in person... cresteds are nice... now to convince the wifey... she wants a beardie to treat like a lap dog or a little ball of gawdy color... she's clueless... you know how you pick out an animal for the shear perfect representation of the breed and then notice that the normal price of say $50 is more like $1200, maybe $4,000 for that particular animal... well let's just say she'll pick one so gawdy it's more like $30... even from the same clutch... i don't get it... anyway i want something more resembling a dinosaur or a gargoyle... she wants something that looks like it's been bathing in blacklight paint it's whole life... the debate goes on, luckily most geckos are cute enough in person!!!

Tape94 · #10 (**permalink**) 02-16-2009, 05:38 PM

How often do u have to clean fake plantsnin a crested gecko tank? I'm planning on getting substrate, so would I only need to mix the dirt up once a week to get rid of the fesise?