new crested gecko

[jdcarrel]

here it is. Got it for 10 bucks. No idea if it is male or female. Never had this species before. Also, in the second picture you can see its burrow. It is made from a foam like stuff. Bought it a while back, but I never got a chance to use it until now. He likes it in his new hide.

 

[KJE]

Very cute! I have to tell you, though, that crested geckos are arboreal. They usually live in trees/vines. The height of the enclosure is way more important than the width. They like to jump from plant to plant. You might want to check out Reptile rooms . It looks like you have a lot of reading to do. Two of the most important things is that the temperature shouldn't get too much above 80 degrees, which is totally different than other reptiles. If it gets too hot it can die. Good luck with your new pet.

 

[Kayv]

You need branches and stuff. You don't need a deep substrate. They like to climb. Nice gecko by the way. If you got any other questions let me know.

 

[KJE]

Here's a care sheet for them. Crested Care Sheet

 

[Fini]

Great looking crestie!

If you don't know about it yet, the T-Rex Crested Gecko Diet (CGD) is very good and super easy to use. Most cresteds receive it well, others you need to mix a little baby food (without vitamin c) in to make it taste and smell better.

You might add a little bit of silk vine in there. They like to hide in it during the day.

Check out Repashy's Forums for all kinds of information on Rhacs. http://www.forums.repashy.com/

 

[jdcarrel]

I have all vitamins etc... with feeding it. Didn't know they were arboreal since the last owner had the terarrium set up almost the same as this. It is much different now. I added a few brances and I am going to do a few other things tomorrow.

 

[Herps&Inverts]

S/he's big enough to be sexed. Give us an overhead shot of the gecko and a whole-body side shot...and we should be able to sex it for you. $10 is a bargain for either sex.

Sam

 

[jdcarrel]

It does appear to be a male judgeing by the hemipenal bulge. I will see if I can snap some pictures.

 

[Fini]

It does appear to be a male judgeing by the hemipenal bulge. I will see if I can snap some pictures.

Don't get sad. Get females! A couple of them