Crested gecko

[Mclaughlin]

He's lookin good. Typically if they go to the bottom of the cage they are lookin for food/bugs

 

[bouncer36]

Yes that I figured he/she has some small crickets in there. I'm hoping he/she got some

 

[bouncer36]

Should I put its cgf on the floor? I have it in a magnetic food dish

 

[bfb345]

No have it more towards half of the cage or 3 fourths of the way up were he can easily access it that way he doesn't always have to leave the safety of his vines to feed

 

[Mclaughlin]

They eat rotten fruit in the wild. Mine is at the base of the bush. That's my preference. It's boils down to that in my opinion.

 

[bouncer36]

Ok thanks the only thing I have on the floor is water dish

 

[bouncer36]

Ok just put a magnetic feeder into Rusty's tank had to move things around

 

[bfb345]

Wow awesome looks good I'm sure your crested gecko will love it so much

 

[bouncer36]

I hope so right now he/her hiding.

 

[Kylerbassman]

Sorry, been off for a while and busy, but your setup looks great. Great pics. Your crested is going to be happy. You have a perfect setup now. I always get CGD and swear by it. My crested is getting big also. I'll add some pics of mine, but obviously some are edited as I did background in black and white.

 

[bouncer36]

Good looking gecko

 

[Kylerbassman]

Thanks, he's nothing amazing like some I see, but he's a pretty feisty little guy and I just can't get over how big he's gotten already. The breeder I got him from was even surprised. I like your crested's nice red coloring. Mine fires up almost that dark red but thats rare for him/her. I find my crested really only fires up when stressed or hunting. Either way, it's always hard to get a good pic. Enjoy your new herp. I swear if I had gotten a cresty first I probably wouldn't have Leo's. although I do see my Leo's quite a bit more. And dont worry as they get older and more comfortable, you will definitely start seeing more appearances.

 

[bouncer36]

I haven't been able to hold mine yet still not use to me yet. I had to take out the background cause crickets was going behind it and hiding here a pic

 

[Kylerbassman]

I haven't held mine much. When they are young they get pretty stressed out. Mine is starting to come around me more because he knows I have the food it will take some time. When you do start handling, be very careful because they will jump. I try to stay close to the floor when handling mine. They are a lot of fun to watch. I'm sure you will enjoy your new friend.

 

[bouncer36]

Can crested gecko have mealworms?

 

[Mclaughlin]

It's not suggested because of the hard exoskeleton. Phenix worms are best for cresties as far as worms go

 

[Kylerbassman]

I actually cut up a superworm every once in a while. My crested gets so excited about live food when I drop it in so he eats it instantly. I would not recommend feeding mealies or supers much. I will also put a cricket, small Dubai, or a wax worm every once in a great while and as stated above, you could use Phoenix worms too (hard to get by me) Stick mostly with the CGD. Live feeders should not be used as frequent. I actually dust the feeders in dry CGD before I put them in. Most will say live feeder 1 a week or so. I actually do once every week and a half. My crested is still young though so I want to make sure he's eating mostly CGD since its more balanced.

 

[bouncer36]

New pics of Rusty

 

[bouncer36]

Another one

 

[bouncer36]

Here is a update on rusty