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#1676164
Aurelia
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Gecko question 
Hey all. I have a question (obviously). I’m new to the whole gecko thing, but I’ve been looking at getting a couple geckos, more specifically crested or house geckos. For a newbie, is there any real difference between taking care of one type of gecko over another?
PS. I’m not sure where I’m putting them yet. Right now, I’m just researching/looking around at different animals.
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03/26/08 12:12am
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#1676175
KrazyKelli
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Message To: Aurelia In reference to Message Id: 1676164
Gecko question
Yes, each gecko species has specific care requirements. They come from all over the world, after all. Some come from tropical climates, some sub tropical, some arid and desert, etc. For this reason, putting different species together is not recommended at all as one would end up getting sick, bullied, or killed and eaten. To find the requirements for a specific species, look up ’care sheets’ plus the gecko’s name or latin name on google. You can also look up care sheets on this website. Keep in mind that half the people out there writing these things are wrong in some areas, so you have to look at more than one care sheet. You can also ask specific questions on forums such as this one.
If you’re new at this, go for the crested gecko. It’s a beginner species, easier to care for, and will live longer than the house gecko. House geckos are normally wild caught and have parasites.
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03/26/08 12:22am
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#1676703
ShellBabe
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Message To: KrazyKelli In reference to Message Id: 1676175
Gecko question
well, some geckos have very simpular care requirements and are sometimes kept together (tho i wouldnt) ex. the crested and gargoyle
and other then the crested and house, leopard geckos are sweet little guys as well. cheaper and easier to find in store ect. (although my store has them all most of the time)
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03/26/08 03:53pm
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#1676711
Derek_18mt
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Message To: ShellBabe In reference to Message Id: 1676703
 Gecko question
i say go with a house gecko there really cool and under 10 bucks. It was my first time owning a lizard i just had a turtle. So i started out with a house gecko easy to take care of and fun to watch
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03/26/08 04:01pm
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#1676763
ShellBabe
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Message To: Derek_18mt In reference to Message Id: 1676711
Gecko question
Thanks Derek, I might be able to make my ’rents stop off at Petco where I might ask to hold a house gecko. Havn’t held one, just admired. The others I have cared for and everything. Leos at school, Crestie at home...
Thank you :)
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03/26/08 04:47pm
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#1676907
Xpantherx
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Message To: ShellBabe In reference to Message Id: 1676763
Gecko question
I would go with a crested. House geckos are kind of like anoles in my opinion, great for display, but have parasites and aren’t handle-able.
Also, a gargoyle could really do some damage on a crested if they were ever housed together, so I’d never recommend it.
K
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03/26/08 06:23pm
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#1677004
Derek_18mt
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Message To: Xpantherx In reference to Message Id: 1676907
Gecko question
well my gecko and anoles are housed together and never had a parasite’s, so not all have parasites and i bet crestie’s could have a parasite too .....go with the house gecko, there really cool but really nervouse and skiddish lol
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03/26/08 07:32pm
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#1677008
Derek_18mt
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Message To: Derek_18mt In reference to Message Id: 1677004
Gecko question
your welcome shellbabe have fun and let me know what u do in the end
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03/26/08 07:34pm
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#1677133
Xpantherx
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Message To: Derek_18mt In reference to Message Id: 1677008
Gecko question
Most anoles and house geckos are kept in overly populated holding tanks, and many are wild caught. I’m not saying they’re dull geckos, just that I think a crested is a better addition to a collection. Most don’t have parasites since they’re captive bred, unless they’re in unsanitary housing prior to purchase.
K
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03/26/08 08:47pm
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