Linziehonn
Hatchling Member
Hello All,
I'll be receiving my first Crested gecko next Thursday and I had a few questions for experienced crestie owners. I've read a lot of literature on them but just like with beardies there are always tidbits here and there missing.
1) I've read they need 12 hours of lighting but no heat source as room temperature is perfect for them. My temps at night go down to 69 and highest during the day is 77. My delima is lighting. The room he'll be in is poorly lit so what type of lighting do you suggest that puts out little heat? I could put him in a brighter room but he'd be in there with two adult beardies and I didn't know how that would affect him.
2) I have reptile carpet for him but does anyone use a loose substrate that's safe that can easily be moistened to increase humidity?
3) Does anyone use any live plants in their enclosures? And what type if so?
Thanks for any help you may be able to provide!
I'll be receiving my first Crested gecko next Thursday and I had a few questions for experienced crestie owners. I've read a lot of literature on them but just like with beardies there are always tidbits here and there missing.
1) I've read they need 12 hours of lighting but no heat source as room temperature is perfect for them. My temps at night go down to 69 and highest during the day is 77. My delima is lighting. The room he'll be in is poorly lit so what type of lighting do you suggest that puts out little heat? I could put him in a brighter room but he'd be in there with two adult beardies and I didn't know how that would affect him.
2) I have reptile carpet for him but does anyone use a loose substrate that's safe that can easily be moistened to increase humidity?
3) Does anyone use any live plants in their enclosures? And what type if so?
Thanks for any help you may be able to provide!