plants with a golden gecko?

knitsteel · #1 (**permalink**) 06-20-2007, 10:11 PM

What plants would work well in a golden gecko habitat?
-Kirsten

Peter · #2 (**permalink**) 06-22-2007, 10:43 AM

I use pothos and sansevieria with good results with my Golden gecko (Gekko ulikovskii).

knitsteel · #3 (**permalink**) 06-22-2007, 11:32 AM

Thanks. I did a Google Image search, so now I know I do have pothos in the house and can get the sansevieria easily.

Right now I have a standard 10 gallon tank. I'm thinking of getting one of these raised screen tops, so that the entire height is increased without buying a new tank.

If you have a chance, stop by the gecko forum. I have general care questions posted there.

Peter · #4 (**permalink**) 06-22-2007, 02:55 PM

Golden geckos are arboreal and do require height. Currently I'm using a 10 gallon converted into a vertical for my gecko.

knitsteel · #5 (**permalink**) 06-22-2007, 07:00 PM

I would just love to have a vertical vivarium and may work towards converting another "free" ten gallon tank in the garage. I found a website awhile ago that sold supplies, like hinges for glass or screen, but I'm not sure I bookmarked it.

Funny how all of these freebies seem to lead to more expenses.

Do you need any kind of ventilation fan, or is a half panel of screen (half the long side) sufficient to for the gecko?
-Kirsten

Peter · #6 (**permalink**) 06-22-2007, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by knitsteel

Funny how all of these freebies seem to lead to more expenses.

Yeah, the animal sometimes seems to be the least expensive item on the list.

Quote:

Originally Posted by knitsteel

Do you need any kind of ventilation fan, or is a half panel of screen (half the long side) sufficient to for the gecko?

The top of the 10 gal. vertical that I use is a framed screen in the front above the door measuring 3 1/2" x 9 1/2". This provides adequate ventilation and helps to hold the heat and humidity to an optimum level.

Peter