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#580061
Lizardman460000
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Hi i am wondering how much it costs to get a CG and what i need for him, because i am tinking about getting one
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12/22/05 11:25am
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#580190
Crestiemom
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Message To: Lizardman460000 In reference to Message Id: 580061
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Depending on where you get them from a pet store will run you about 40-60 dollars. For the babies all you really need is a 10 gallon turned vertically so they have more space to climb around. Then when they get bigger you should have them in a 20 gallon HIGH tank. The substrate people use different things for that. I use the repti bark but the crickets tend to hid more so I am considering switching to just paper towels. The need trees and vines to climb on and hang from. A bowl shallow enough for them to drink from and if they wanna take a soak ( at least mine like too) and then a food dish for their baby food. Mine eat from my finger with the baby food and sometime you have to when they are young but when they get older then get the gist of it. This is just what I do and then you need a heat lamp for them but you dont want it to exceed over 80 degrees because it can stress them out. Their night time should be a bout 65 degrees. Need to mist them at least twice a day no less then once a day. Thats just what I have done with mine.
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12/22/05 02:33pm
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#580198
Lizardman460000
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Message To: Crestiemom In reference to Message Id: 580190
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mabey with the christmas money i get i can get one
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12/22/05 02:40pm
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#580254
Sobedrummer007
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Message To: Crestiemom In reference to Message Id: 580190
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I recommend you buy from an online breeder like Pangea Reptile Co.. They really know what they are doing and i know the guy who runs/owns it, and he is a really cool guy. A 10 gallon is fine, some people turn it verticall, but that is your decision. When they become adult they should have a 20 gallon high tank, with plenty of foilage, and branches. While most cresties tend to drink from the water droplets after misting it is a good idea to have a water dish as well so they have water when ever they need it. Use papertowels until your crestie gets older. I learned this the hard way, so trust me. Plus it helps you to manage their feces and examined it. day time temps should be around 72-78 degrees F. And nightime temps should be around 65-70 degrees F. A digital thermometer is hightly suggested.
Also check out the care sheets on this site. And also the books Rhacodactylus:the complete guide to their care and selection
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The crested gecko in captivity
Here is a pic of my 10 gallon enclosure. I plan on moving her to her 25 gallon exoterra after cristmas.
Also during shedding make sure you mist a little extra to ease the shedding period and make it easier.
Before shed
AFter Shed
So be prepared for a few months of research. And ask as many questions as you can type.
Good Hunting,
Adam and Nessie
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12/22/05 03:31pm
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#580344
Lizardman460000
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Message To: Sobedrummer007 In reference to Message Id: 580254
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is there anything wrong with putting potting soil as substrate and thaen growing plants
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12/22/05 04:52pm
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#580395
Cyrus91
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Message To: Lizardman460000 In reference to Message Id: 580344
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It is not very digestable...you may be able to get by with that...just whatever you do, sand is not an option. Some of the calci-sands are ok, but sand from outside or the hardware store will kill your cg. You may just want to use fake plants and reptile carpet or bed-a-beast...hope i helped...Cyrus91
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12/22/05 05:51pm
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#580452
Ferndalezoo
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Message To: Cyrus91 In reference to Message Id: 580395
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Calci sands are the worst of the worst. For herps who can have a sand substrate (and there are a few), playsand is the accepted "best" kind. You wouldn’t want to use sand with a crestie, anyway, though as they are not desert creatures. It wouldn’t make any sense.
We use a mix of bed-a-beast (or other coconut fibre bedding) and some potting soil in the areas where live plants are growing, and just the coconut fibre in the "regular" areas.
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12/22/05 06:51pm
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#580990
Sreilly
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Message To: Ferndalezoo In reference to Message Id: 580452
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I use silk plants in my enclosure for my crestie Stella. I was at a swap on Sunday and traded two juvies that were not friendly with one very friendly sub adult I named Stella. The reason I use silk plants is that they are washable and they look real.
Peace
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12/23/05 09:31am
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#581001
Ferndalezoo
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Message To: Sreilly In reference to Message Id: 580990
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Our setup is actually a mix of both live and silk plants. They main climbing areas are silk plants, but there are live plants in several areas, and live moss on the enclosure floor as well. It helps keep up the humidity, and they are thriving, so we must be doing something right. Our female is also named Stella. :-)
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12/23/05 09:53am
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#583447
Boothy
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Message To: Ferndalezoo In reference to Message Id: 581001
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man i got one and it was the biggest waste of money i have ever watsed in my life, all they do is sleep
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12/26/05 04:18pm
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#583487
Lizardman460000
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Message To: Boothy In reference to Message Id: 583447
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that is probably because they are nocturnal, after i think about i may not want a gecko that does not do much i also have a baby bearded dragon and iknow what hyper active is. i think i will go for a water dragon. thank you all of you for every piece of help, and aslo i am sorry for wasting your time and have a happy new year
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12/26/05 04:57pm
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