Hi everyone, I'm Shawnee. I have actually NEVER owned a reptile in my entire 21 years of life, even though I've always loved them. I've always only owned mammals. Currently I have a dog, two cats, and seven dwarf hamsters.
My main reason for never owning them is I didn't want to deal with light bulbs/heating pads (I am quite paranoid of fire risks), and I am VERY squeamish around jumping bugs (So I can't feed crickets or roaches, ugh). I had a grasshopper jump on me once and I felt like I was having a heart attack, so, yeah, no bugs for me. Also I am an avid rodent lover and owner and I can't bear the thought of feeding a snake a live or dead rodent.
For years I had resigned myself to never owning a reptile because I just thought it was impossible. Until I discovered Rhaco's. No bulbs needed AND you can feed them Repashy which doesn't require bugs?! I can't tell you how happy that makes me that I can FINALLY own a reptile!
So, I am hoping to be the proud owner of a Gargoyle gecko! I may get one later this month or early next month, however there is going to be a Reptile expo in St. Augustine that I'm thinking of going to to get my gecko. Would you guys say you get better/healthier animals through reptile expos or from online? I am not sure which route to go...because I really don't want to buy from a pet store.
I still have a lot to learn about the Gargoyle's, but I am so excited at the prospect of owning one!
The only thing stopping me right now is finding the right hygrometer. All the ones I see on amazon have not so great reviews about them being inaccurate. What do you guys use for a hygrometer that is accurate?
Anyways, I'm really excited to be here to learn all I can and maybe make some friends! Thanks
My main reason for never owning them is I didn't want to deal with light bulbs/heating pads (I am quite paranoid of fire risks), and I am VERY squeamish around jumping bugs (So I can't feed crickets or roaches, ugh). I had a grasshopper jump on me once and I felt like I was having a heart attack, so, yeah, no bugs for me. Also I am an avid rodent lover and owner and I can't bear the thought of feeding a snake a live or dead rodent.
For years I had resigned myself to never owning a reptile because I just thought it was impossible. Until I discovered Rhaco's. No bulbs needed AND you can feed them Repashy which doesn't require bugs?! I can't tell you how happy that makes me that I can FINALLY own a reptile!
So, I am hoping to be the proud owner of a Gargoyle gecko! I may get one later this month or early next month, however there is going to be a Reptile expo in St. Augustine that I'm thinking of going to to get my gecko. Would you guys say you get better/healthier animals through reptile expos or from online? I am not sure which route to go...because I really don't want to buy from a pet store.
I still have a lot to learn about the Gargoyle's, but I am so excited at the prospect of owning one!
The only thing stopping me right now is finding the right hygrometer. All the ones I see on amazon have not so great reviews about them being inaccurate. What do you guys use for a hygrometer that is accurate?
Anyways, I'm really excited to be here to learn all I can and maybe make some friends! Thanks
