Hi From Troy, NY

Karackle · #1 (**permalink**) 11-02-2007, 11:40 AM

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to forums in general, and I'm a bit new to owning and caring for reptiles, I've had fish most of my life and various furry critters, but this is my first reptile, a Crested Gecko to be exact. When I got her she was just a baby so I set up a nice little 5 gallon home for her but it's time to relocate her. I found a 60gallon Hexagon tank for a reasonable price that I am going to put her in. But I have 2 Questions:

1) I was thinking of making it into a kind of Paludarium, but not a "true" paludarium, rather the kind that has separated land and water areas and I was going to put nice twisty pieces of driftwood that bridged the two spaces. My question is whether this is an ok idea for a Crested habitat? I know they love to jump, i'm concerned she might jump into the water, would she be able to get out? etc. Any ideas about this would be greatly appreciated.

2) My second question is would it be ok to put another crested OR other species of lizard in there with her? Or would that be a bad idea since she's been the only critter (other than her crickets) in her home for quite a while?

Any insight would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!!

Kara

2manypets · #2 (**permalink**) 11-06-2007, 09:38 AM

Hi Kara

Not having owned a crested myself I don't know the specific requirements of this species. However, 90%(perhaps more) of the herp and vivarium sites on the web say that it is not a good idea to mix species of lizards. As for the water issue I'm afraid I can't help on that, but have a look at some of the countless pictures of vivarium setups and I'm sure you'll soon have countless ideas for your own viv. How about one with just a waterfall and stream so there are no deep areas of water?

Hope this helps a little!

Karackle · #3 (**permalink**) 11-06-2007, 02:08 PM

Thanks for the tips! I realized putting another species in wouldn't probably work anyway as Cresteds like lower temperatures than most other lizards.

And i'll think about trying just a stream...not sure the tank is long enough for that...but it's definitely something worth thinking about. Waterfall is definitely in though!

tikichick · #4 (**permalink**) 11-07-2007, 05:35 PM

Here's some good info on cresteds:

JB's Crested Gecko Info

Rainfrog · #5 (**permalink**) 11-09-2007, 08:15 AM

I would imagine Cresties are not good swimmers and you might risk drowning with too much deep water. as for ther species NO. Cresties are cranky. if you have a female I would say a male would be a good roomate. I dont have personal experience but ive read a thing or two on them