any heat source needed and hide question?

[lar20]

i was just wondering if a heat source is really needed. during the day and night my room stays around 75 degrees and i read this is around their temp range so will i need to bother buying any lamps/pads? also do they need hides? i know they mostly just hang out climbing around and not much on the ground so do i need hides for them at all?

 

[leopardboy193]

No you don't need a heat source as long as the temps are around 75. You should have atleast one hide in their cage. Mine stays pretty much on the ground during the day and climbs at night. Hope I helped!

 

[mh728]

Temps don't even need to be 75. You shouldn't need any heat unless it dips below say 68 for decent amount of time. Most people have problems keeping them cold enough. Temps shouldn't exceed 80 and IMO 78 is the highest I'll let mine get.

 

[lar20]

thanks for the help i also have another question sincei just came up with a idea lol. im moving my leo into a rubbermaid tub since his tank is a little small for when he'll be an adult its only about a foot long and theres not much space after i clear it out can i just flip it on its side and use it for a baby/juvi crested? and how many inches should he be until i put him in a 20 gallon long (flipped on its side also)

 

[darkridder]

The problem is a 20 long is far to large to move a crested into by the time it is just large enough to move. Normally when a crested gecko reaches about 6g it is time to upgrade them into something larger then those plastic kritter keeper containers. Something around the size of a 10gallon aquarium can be used until full length. Many people simply use 10 gallons for a final adult home, personally I prefer 15 gallons or larger. But by the time your gecko reaches about 20g would be an OK size to move into a 20 gallon vert tank.

 

[Chewbecca]

Temps don't even need to be 75. You shouldn't need any heat unless it dips below say 68 for decent amount of time. Most people have problems keeping them cold enough. Temps shouldn't exceed 80 and IMO 78 is the highest I'll let mine get.

I'm with Mh on this one.
I don't even like seeing my geckos get up to 78. I turn my ceiling fan on.:main_laugh:


Also, I have 3 cresteds in medium sized KKs ALL of them are over 6 grams.
They're faring just fine.
But this is where differing opinions come in.
I generally move mine to a bigger enclosure anywhere from 8-10 grams, sometimes 12 grams, but usually 10 grams because that's when mine usually start to hit a growth spurt.

 

[lar20]

The problem is a 20 long is far to large to move a crested into by the time it is just large enough to move. Normally when a crested gecko reaches about 6g it is time to upgrade them into something larger then those plastic kritter keeper containers. Something around the size of a 10gallon aquarium can be used until full length. Many people simply use 10 gallons for a final adult home, personally I prefer 15 gallons or larger. But by the time your gecko reaches about 20g would be an OK size to move into a 20 gallon vert tank.

the 10 gallon isnt a long tank though its about 12 inches long and couldnt i just move him into the 20 gallon when he outgrows it but i can just block part of it off with cardboard or somthing?

 

[darkridder]

it isnt about length with these guys it is about height, the length of a 10 gallon tank is perfect for an adult size, but the few extra inches of height from the 15 gallon is why I choose them over standard 10 gallons. And you could use the 20 gallon as a vert and block it off but I would choose something other then cardboard as it will get gross after awhile from the water. Some craft stores have this plastic type poster board, that would work well as a divider.