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I thought it would be fun to have a thread chronically my life with my 21 guys. It will be mostly pictures but also with lots of writing. I thought I would start out with introducing everyone.

We will start with Tír na nÓg, my sweet beautiful Beardie. Who became officially mine today (1/7/12). She was a surrender to the shelter I work at and I am so very glad she has joined the 'zoo'.

Sasha is a very sweet, lovely girl. She is a 3-toed box turtle who I got from a friend who didn't want her anymore.

Scully my girl. I've had her for almost 3 years. She is a Leopard Gecko. My friend bred her.

Neville, is super handsome. Just look at that red? I got him at a reptile expo this summer.

Puzzle is another girl from the reptile expo. She fires up super great, but doesn't have the best crests.

I also have 4 Mourning Geckos. JJ, Elle, Penelope and Emily. They are such a fun all female species to work with.

Oz, I got from Bertopia Geckos this summer. He is such a handsome fellow.

Trinity is from Crown Jewel Reptiles. She fires up a beautiful mocha color and is crowned.

Zoom is paired with Trinity for the 2012 season and I am super excited to see what they produce.

Mango is from Altitude Exotics. She is a beautiful lady. Love her creamyness!

River Song. Unsexed at this point. Beautiful tiger flame!

Dragon. I am hopeful this guy will be a super dal like his father.

Anya, my second Crestie! I love this girl!

Fox is a handsome man! His tail is bright orange!

Hades is my loan Banded Gecko. I hope to him a female at some point!

Velvet, was my first Crested Gecko. She is what made my obsession so strong.

Buffy, Female Tokay Gecko.

Smeagol, male Tokay Gecko.

I will also be getting a male R. Sara soon. We are just waiting for the temps to get warmer! Super excited to get this boy!

Breeding Season 2012:
Fox x Scully
Anya x Neville
Zoom x Trinity
Smeagol x Buffy
Mourning Geckos

Hoping to add a female R. Sara and a few more Cresties!


In addition to all the reptiles. I have a large Dubia colony and 2 dogs.

 

[thegreybush]

Tokays on the other hand....will not let go until they're DAMNED GOOD AND READY and feel like you learned your lesson. They can draw blood easily. I don't care how smart mine are. I'm smarter. I keep them in a CAGE so they don't EAT ME in the night.

 

[Evergreen]

Those Tokays are very unique, I've never seen anything with that kind of coloring. Sounds like they're better suited for admiring at a distance though, or at least with a plate of glass between the two of you!

Best of luck with all your upcoming... (almost called them litters, what are reptile "litters" called?)... clutches!?

 

[RandyMarsh]

So this threads got me thinking about gecko's. Grr. I don't need anymoar pets my house is tooo small!!

So anyway quick gecko questions because you seem to know a lot about them.
1. Females can be housed together and you feed them about every other day, correct?
2. Omnivore or herbivore? Type of diet compared to a Beardie or something?
3. Are they harder to tame? Some types harder then others I assume, but what's a good pretty starter for example?
4. Size of geckos? Handlablility? I've heard you can't really handle geckos, but I've only ever had beardies and Iguanas. I kinda want a pretty like fast thing
5. Link me to a gecko resource if you could? Is there anything like Beardeddragon.org out there for geckos?

thanks

 

[Tirnanog]

1. Females can be housed together and you feed them about every other day, correct?
Depending on the species, yes they can. Feeding every other day is the way to go.
2. Omnivore or herbivore? Type of diet compared to a Beardie or something?
Depends on the gecko.
3. Are they harder to tame? Some types harder then others I assume, but what's a good pretty starter for example?
Tokays are harder. Cresties and Leos are very easy.
4. Size of geckos? Handlablility? I've heard you can't really handle geckos, but I've only ever had beardies and Iguanas. I kinda want a pretty like fast thing

Depends on the gecko.

5. Link me to a gecko resource if you could? Is there anything like Beardeddragon.org out there for geckos?

For cresties pangea is the best.
http://www.pangeareptile.com/forums/index.php

For all geckos:
http://www.geckosunlimited.com/community/



Now back to the comments about Tokay's. Imagine putting a very intelligent animal in a cage then a hand reaching down and grabbing it. I would act aggressively too!

Tame Tokays:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5Jr-6FyM_s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIc3y0D5ipM

 

[Tirnanog]

Miss Sasha! Took her out to clip her nails tonight.

Zoom:

Velvet:

Anya:

 

[Tirnanog]

Dragon:

River:

Neville:

Buffy:

She has a heart on her tail!

 

[kitkat101]

What a gorgeous collection! Hopefully, by the time I am older I can have at least half as many reptiles as you!
Not to get off topic or anything...but what camera do you use? It takes such amazing photos!

 

[Tirnanog]

Thank You!

I use a Canon Rebel XT with a macro lens! I love it. Such a great camera.

 

[Kratoskeeper]

Canons are great cameras, i have a eos 10d. Anywho, i love the pic of the heart on the tail, and the one where it's mouth is open like it's going raaaaaaawr. Jealous of your collection.

 

[Tirnanog]

Thank You! Canons are the best!

 

[Tirnanog]

C. mitratus..

Fox, a very sassy male Leopard Gecko. He thinks hissing and biting is fun. xD (36g):

Scully, My sweet lady. She is 3 years now and staying steady at 60g.

 

[Tirnanog]

Thinking that the previous guardians got it wrong and she is actually a he. :roll:

 

[ShannyBeard]

Scully looks like a big version of my Leo, Bella.

 

[Tirnanog]

You should post photos of your Leo!

 

[ShannyBeard]

She is so hard to photograph. She is waaay to smart for me. Most of the pics I have of her are of her fat tail trying to get away. :lol: