Really Excited!

[Rell18]

I'm really happy to say I'll be getting my first leopard gecko either later this month or sometime next month! I have $70 at the moment but I'm saving up about $150 to get the leo and supplies. I'm going to try to go to a reptile show to get everything I will need. (I'm such a broke senior xD) I've been doing research on them for about 2 years now and now, I finally get to have one of my own . There's a chance I might not be able to go to the reptile show so if I do have to get a petstore leo, I'm taking it to the vet to get a fecal check and regular check up.

 

[gixxer3420]

Congrats, when you get your new gecko post pics.

 

[sausage]

yay! excited for you to

 

[smsararas2]

Be careful, they are alot like Lays potatoe chips....bet you can't have only one! Congrats, can't wait to see him or her!

 

[justindh1]

There's a chance I might not be able to go to the reptile show so if I do have to get a petstore leo, I'm taking it to the vet to get a fecal check and regular check up.

Congrats! It will probably the first of many. I would suggest that if you don't goto the reptile expo then find a local breeder or one on the internet. You will generally get a gecko that is healthier and higher quality for the money. Just do a bit of research and go from there.

 

[Sunset]

Alternate substrate to tiles and paper towels?

fun! Congrats!

(ignore the alternate title lol meant to post a new topic xD)

 

[lovelovelove135]

Congrats!

 

[Blacksupra94]

Before you go buying new equipment or even a gecko, check www.craigslist.com . I've saved so much money buying tanks and supplies on there it's not even funny. Also, try to adopt a gecko from a bad home before buying at a show IMO

 

[GeckoDude31]

Congrats! I know how exciting this can be!

 

[fl_orchidslave]

Also, try to adopt a gecko from a bad home before buying at a show IMO

I disagree with this. New gecko owners with a less than healthy animal often leads to disappointment. Free or even cheap often equals a hefty vet bill and a lot of frustration trying to rehabilitate an animal with no experience. Sometimes a person might luck out an get a healthy one that way, but the odds are not good.

 

[Blacksupra94]

I disagree with this. New gecko owners with a less than healthy animal often leads to disappointment. Free or even cheap often equals a hefty vet bill and a lot of frustration trying to rehabilitate an animal with no experience. Sometimes a person might luck out an get a healthy one that way, but the odds are not good.

I thought about what I had said after I posted and it was along the lines of what your saying . It's just disappointing and sad to see all the reptiles people post on craiglist because they simply got tired or bored with them. It takes a special person to adopt an exotic animal and hope for the best .