Crested Gecko?

[ColoradoRiverRafter]

Is a crested gecko a good starter herp? I really like them. What are the care requirements for them? I found a care sheet here:
http://www.pangeareptile.com/id52.htm
Is this a good guide?
Thanks!

 

[ThyDemise]

that is a very good guide, you could also check out http://www.forums.repashy.com/ for more crestie goodness.

 

[Kacymyree]

The people at repashy forums are very knowledgeable. That's the first place i went to when i bought my first crested gecko. I would say they are great starter pets. Their temps dont require a basking spot or uvb. As long as the temp doesnt go above 80 for long periods of time then you're fine. I put a light on mine at night in the winter to keep their temps around 70, i never let it drop past 65. Their humidity is the most important part. they need about a 40-50% humididty level for most of the day but they also need a "drying out time" so its not constant wetness in their tank. The humidity is important for their shedding and hydration. They can easily live their whole life eating repashy CGD. this has all the nutrients, calcium, and vital things they need to grow and thrive.

 

[DragonsInKansas]

I have a crested gecko, they are so cute. She's still a little thing though because I got her as an egg.

They don't require a great deal of care, feeding them is 100X easier that beardies. Keeping them misted is really the biggest issue with having one. And they are quite jumpy so you have to watch them very carefully.

 

[OgleRpets]

I have a crested gecko, they are so cute. She's still a little thing though because I got her as an egg.

They don't require a great deal of care, feeding them is 100X easier that beardies. Keeping them misted is really the biggest issue with having one. And they are quite jumpy so you have to watch them very carefully.

I'm so glad your egg hatched!

 

[DragonsInKansas]

One hatched, one died Hopefully eventually I can get one from your new spotty baby!

 

[OgleRpets]

LOL Of course you can get one! You can even have first pick! Are you going to the Jan show in KC?

 

[DragonsInKansas]

Of course, I never miss a show, and maybe our friend ColoradoRiverRafter will actually say "hi" this time

 

[OgleRpets]

Maybe, that would be nice.

 

[ColoradoRiverRafter]

Of course, I never miss a show, and maybe our friend ColoradoRiverRafter will actually say "hi" this time

LOL!
I'll try to say "hi" if I am able to go.