Introduction

[myroliki]

Hey, I just joined last night and thought I'd introduce myself. I plan on getting a crested gecko after the first of the year. This will be my first gecko, but not my first reptile, I have a sulcata tortoise, he's just about a year old now any advice for the gecko would be appreciated

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[acpart]

Welcome to GF. Crested geckos are a nice choice. Read care sheets.

Aliza

 

[myroliki]

I have, and I understand for the most part, just a little confused on what substrate is best, health wise , and not completely sure of the temps/humidity. The one here says different things then the others I've read online

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[acpart]

There is more than one way to do things, which is why the care sheets can vary. Some people prefer to keep their cresties on a non-particle substrate like paper towel to be absolutely sure they don't ingest any of the substrate. Others (including me) like the idea of a more naturalistic, bioactive substrate and use coco-fiber or some kind of soil mix fabricated by a place that sells vivarium soils. The crestie needs humidity, but not be constantly soaking wet. I mist every night. I don't worry about temps as long as my house is habitable in the winter for humans (i.e. ambient temp not below low 60'sF). In the summer, since I don't have AC, I put ice packs in the crestie cages when the temps get above the mid-80'sF.

I recommend you pick a method from the caresheet(s) you like best and watch your crestie to see if it's thriving. Ask questions and make changes if it's not thriving. I hope that was helpful.

Aliza

 

[myroliki]

Yes, thank you very much

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