Hello! We got a Gecko yesterday that is 3-4 years old that someone was selling on craigslist. He (I think!) came with a 20 Gallon tank and a 2 lamps. One empty and one with an old kind household bulb.
So, since I've turned to this site before to learn about Beardies, I thought y'all could help :study: , because the owner was telling me one thing, two pet stores gave stupid advice (Like I need a heat light that changes colors from night to day!
) and I read other stuff on here.
Everyone is talking Under the Tank heating pads. But I'm afraid of a fire hazard. What size do I get for my tank? Do I leave it on 24/7? Do I need lights above as well for heat? Like a dark purple or red light? Should they be kept on 24 hours? It's cold in my house with the A/C on. Does he need a daytime light or heat source? What temps does he need at all times? I don't have one
but would a temp gun be best to get?
He has one nice hide like a plastic cave and a block of branches he can climb though. Do I need another hide? Will a half log be good? The beardie outgrew one.
What do I do for moisture? We dumped out the sand and bought a Repti Carpet, but I don't want to mist the tank and get it wet.
How often and how much do I feed him crickets and supers? I know to dust them.
Thank you so much, in advance!
So, since I've turned to this site before to learn about Beardies, I thought y'all could help :study: , because the owner was telling me one thing, two pet stores gave stupid advice (Like I need a heat light that changes colors from night to day!
) and I read other stuff on here.Everyone is talking Under the Tank heating pads. But I'm afraid of a fire hazard. What size do I get for my tank? Do I leave it on 24/7? Do I need lights above as well for heat? Like a dark purple or red light? Should they be kept on 24 hours? It's cold in my house with the A/C on. Does he need a daytime light or heat source? What temps does he need at all times? I don't have one
but would a temp gun be best to get?He has one nice hide like a plastic cave and a block of branches he can climb though. Do I need another hide? Will a half log be good? The beardie outgrew one.
What do I do for moisture? We dumped out the sand and bought a Repti Carpet, but I don't want to mist the tank and get it wet.
How often and how much do I feed him crickets and supers? I know to dust them.
Thank you so much, in advance!
