Rehoused Golden Gecko last night.

AudreyElizabeth

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I took a 20 gallon tank and flipped it so it would be vertical. Then I used a hinged wire lid for the door to the tank, gluing the bottom half so it would stay shut and using clips for the top. Add some cork bark glued to the back, her potted pothos, water dish, her big branch that she climbs on, and a thin layer of peat and there you have it! I'm much happier with it now.
Actually getting her in there was quite a job, as she will do her best to bite when she feels threatened, but she made the switch just fine and doesn't even appear to be stressed.
I tried to take pictures, but my camera battery died :mad: , so that will have to come later. I only wish I had a little bit bigger tank, cause these critters are very active. A 20 gal is the smallest that I've seen recommended.
 

davidbarber1

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Climbers like the vertical. Sounds like a good setup. Waiting for pics.

David
 

AudreyElizabeth

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Yeah, got to get to Wal-mart today for a battery, the flippin things are ten bucks a piece, and I loathe going to wal-mart ;) .
 

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Lets see if this works. Nope, not like I wanted it to. :(
Bear with me and I'll edit this again
 
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AudreyElizabeth

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There we go. Wow those are huge. The white blobs of glue aren't exactly attractive, but they are actually less noticeable in real life.
I used hot glue. Anyone have a better suggestion?
 
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Very nice enclosures, hell maby you can come over and make me a enclosure like that LOL.
 

Mina

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That looks very nice!! I think she will enjoy it!!
 

IrishPolishman

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there are clear, extremely strong, glues you can put in a caulk gun from lowes and such.
 

davidbarber1

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Perfect enclosure. Nice, simple, and easy to mantain. AND, very functional.

David
 
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