Alright, I think I've decided on a couple crested geckos for my next gecko experience! I'm excited to start getting things ready, but before I go spending my hard-earned money and tossing some unsuspecting live creatures in the mix I want to make sure that I'm doing things right:
I have an empty 50 gallon aquarium that I want to use, and maybe a few plants etc. I was wondering if this tank is too big for 2 crested geckos? Would this size (length) tank be too overwhelming for them to maneuver? Would I have any issues to watch out for? I plan on using reptile carpet mostly, purely for ease of cleaning such a large enclosure, and setting up faux plants/vines/branches for decor - are there any items that I should be sure to avoid?
I've read that cresteds do not need extra lighting (nocturnal) or heating (range 65-85 F) requirements, but I haven't seen a number for humidity - is there a specific % they need, or will "mist once daily" suffice? I live in the midwest, so it's not exceptionally dry or humid here.
Where can I find a good pet-quality gecko or two? I don't need something fancy or rare, just a couple cute little geckos will work great but I would prefer if they have tails. I've looked for breeders online, but I don't know who to go to and shipping seems to be a concern this time of year. I know they sell them at the big chain stores, but at least with fish I know quality and long-term health can suffer when they're purchased there. Is this a concern with crested geckos too, or can I walk in a buy two happy healthy little guys no problem? Anyone know if I would be able to sex with some certainty the geckos there, would I just have to go in and have a peek or are they generally too young?
Well, thanks much for your time, like I said I just want to make sure I do this thing right. Also, just an fyi, I do have experience with fish, a frog, and a leopard gecko so I'm not completely clueless I just lack experience with a little extra info I think I'll really love these little creatures!
I have an empty 50 gallon aquarium that I want to use, and maybe a few plants etc. I was wondering if this tank is too big for 2 crested geckos? Would this size (length) tank be too overwhelming for them to maneuver? Would I have any issues to watch out for? I plan on using reptile carpet mostly, purely for ease of cleaning such a large enclosure, and setting up faux plants/vines/branches for decor - are there any items that I should be sure to avoid?
I've read that cresteds do not need extra lighting (nocturnal) or heating (range 65-85 F) requirements, but I haven't seen a number for humidity - is there a specific % they need, or will "mist once daily" suffice? I live in the midwest, so it's not exceptionally dry or humid here.
Where can I find a good pet-quality gecko or two? I don't need something fancy or rare, just a couple cute little geckos will work great but I would prefer if they have tails. I've looked for breeders online, but I don't know who to go to and shipping seems to be a concern this time of year. I know they sell them at the big chain stores, but at least with fish I know quality and long-term health can suffer when they're purchased there. Is this a concern with crested geckos too, or can I walk in a buy two happy healthy little guys no problem? Anyone know if I would be able to sex with some certainty the geckos there, would I just have to go in and have a peek or are they generally too young?
Well, thanks much for your time, like I said I just want to make sure I do this thing right. Also, just an fyi, I do have experience with fish, a frog, and a leopard gecko so I'm not completely clueless I just lack experience with a little extra info I think I'll really love these little creatures!