#6756

 House geckos

Is it okay to house a house gecko in a 10 gallon aquarium and what is a good substrate?

 #6788

 House geckos

Hey Gizmo , Its me again. A 10 galon aquarium will be more than enough for 1 house gecko.Be sure to use a secure screen top. For substrate ,you could use a number of things.For instance ,you could use Repti-Bark ,Pete Moss or the dirt that is especially made for reptiles (there are two different brands that I know of ) ,I don’t rember the name of it.You can even use potting soil.You want to keep it moist to provide humidity for easy sheding.Don’t wet it so much that it turns to mud. You also want to mist your geckos atleast once per day so that they can get a drink.Most terestrial geckos will not dring from a water dish.

 #6789

 House geckos

I mentioned terestrial ,when I ment arberial ,sorry for the confusion.

 #7094

 House geckos

its okay i think but if you deside to get another then i get a 20 gallon-long. For there bedding put repitle bark and moss and wet the moss every day. You can spary the gecko to. here is some information on them... The Trip Home: Take your pet directly home. Have the new terrarium completely set up before bringing your pet home. Wait three or four days before handling your pet. General Info: Length up to 6". Since they are typically gentle inhabitants, house geckos are one of the most popular small geckos used in mixed terrarium exhibits. Temperature/Humidity: Daytime temperature 75-85º. Basking area temperature 90-95º. Nighttime temperature 65-75º. The humidity for house geckos should be maintained at 75%. Lighting: Ultraviolet light is recommended for 12 hours per day. A timer will assist in maintaining an accurate schedule. Feeding/Watering: A diet consisting of a variety of vitamin/calcium dusted insects such as: Crickets Mealworms Waxworms Water should be changed daily. Adult house geckos should be fed 3-4 times per week. Some juveniles can be fed twice daily during their growing period. Habitat/Housing: A minimum 10 gallon terrarium. A screen lid is essential for proper air exchange. The enclosure must include a basking area with several climbing branches, a suitable hiding area, and a "cool" area to allow for thermoregulation. Substrate (Bedding): Bed-A-Beast is an ideal substrate for house gecko terrariums. Responsible pet ownership begins on the trip home! For the best health and well being of your new pet, it is important to remember to take it directly home. If you have more shopping or errands to complete, consider picking up your pet last. This will ensure the animal encounters the least amount of stress possible. Have the new terrarium completely set up before bringing your new friend "home". Additionally, make sure your new family member is allowed enough time to adjust to its new home. Wait three or four days before attempting to handle your pet and always supervise children when they interact with pets. General Info: Length up to 6". Since they are typically gentle inhabitants, house geckos are one of the most popular small geckos used in mixed terrarium exhibits. Due to their small, delicate frame, house geckos should not be handled frequently. Temperature/Humidity: Ideal daytime temperature for house geckos should range between 75 and 85 degrees. Additionally, a basking lamp should be used on one end of the enclosure to maintain a local temperature of 90-95 degrees. Nighttime temperature should remain between 65 and 75 degrees. The humidity for house geckos should be maintained at 75 percent. Lighting: Most geckos require ultraviolet lighting to maintain good health. Although nocturnal (mainly active at night) geckos don’t require ultraviolet lighting, if it is part of the habitat design, it is recommended for 12 hours per day. The use of a timer will assist in maintaining an accurate schedule of light periods. Feeding/Watering: House geckos do well on a diet consisting of a variety of vitamin/calcium dusted insects such as crickets, mealworms and waxworms. A shallow water bowl should be provided and changed daily. Adult house geckos should be fed 3-4 times per week, some juveniles can be fed twice daily during their growing period. Habitat/Housing: Successful permanent maintenance requires a 10 gallon terrarium. A screen lid is essential for proper air exchange. House geckos are arboreal (tree dwelling). Therefore, their habitat should emulate their natural surroundings). The enclosure must include a basking area with several climbing branches, a suitable hiding area, and a "cool" area to allow for thermoregulation. Cork bark is an excellent item to use with all geckos. The bark can be "layered" to allow the gecko many hiding and foraging areas. Artificial and natural plants also help to create a natural look. House geckos can be housed with similar species. If more than one animal is to be housed in a single enclosure, it is important to observe any aggressive behavior. If aggression is noted, the reptiles should be separated. Substrate (Bedding): Bed-A-Beast is an ideal substrate for house gecko terrariums.

 #7097

 House geckos

its okay i think but if you deside to get another then i get a 20 gallon-long. For there bedding put repitle bark and moss and wet the moss every day. You can spary the gecko to. here is some information on them... and email me for question, melissa.freedman@verizon.net my name is miranda. The Trip Home: Take your pet directly home. Have the new terrarium completely set up before bringing your pet home. Wait three or four days before handling your pet. General Info: Length up to 6". Since they are typically gentle inhabitants, house geckos are one of the most popular small geckos used in mixed terrarium exhibits. Temperature/Humidity: Daytime temperature 75-85º. Basking area temperature 90-95º. Nighttime temperature 65-75º. The humidity for house geckos should be maintained at 75%. Lighting: Ultraviolet light is recommended for 12 hours per day. A timer will assist in maintaining an accurate schedule. Feeding/Watering: A diet consisting of a variety of vitamin/calcium dusted insects such as: Crickets Mealworms Waxworms Water should be changed daily. Adult house geckos should be fed 3-4 times per week. Some juveniles can be fed twice daily during their growing period. Habitat/Housing: A minimum 10 gallon terrarium. A screen lid is essential for proper air exchange. The enclosure must include a basking area with several climbing branches, a suitable hiding area, and a "cool" area to allow for thermoregulation. Substrate (Bedding): Bed-A-Beast is an ideal substrate for house gecko terrariums. Responsible pet ownership begins on the trip home! For the best health and well being of your new pet, it is important to remember to take it directly home. If you have more shopping or errands to complete, consider picking up your pet last. This will ensure the animal encounters the least amount of stress possible. Have the new terrarium completely set up before bringing your new friend "home". Additionally, make sure your new family member is allowed enough time to adjust to its new home. Wait three or four days before attempting to handle your pet and always supervise children when they interact with pets. General Info: Length up to 6". Since they are typically gentle inhabitants, house geckos are one of the most popular small geckos used in mixed terrarium exhibits. Due to their small, delicate frame, house geckos should not be handled frequently. Temperature/Humidity: Ideal daytime temperature for house geckos should range between 75 and 85 degrees. Additionally, a basking lamp should be used on one end of the enclosure to maintain a local temperature of 90-95 degrees. Nighttime temperature should remain between 65 and 75 degrees. The humidity for house geckos should be maintained at 75 percent. Lighting: Most geckos require ultraviolet lighting to maintain good health. Although nocturnal (mainly active at night) geckos don’t require ultraviolet lighting, if it is part of the habitat design, it is recommended for 12 hours per day. The use of a timer will assist in maintaining an accurate schedule of light periods. Feeding/Watering: House geckos do well on a diet consisting of a variety of vitamin/calcium dusted insects such as crickets, mealworms and waxworms. A shallow water bowl should be provided and changed daily. Adult house geckos should be fed 3-4 times per week, some juveniles can be fed twice daily during their growing period. Habitat/Housing: Successful permanent maintenance requires a 10 gallon terrarium. A screen lid is essential for proper air exchange. House geckos are arboreal (tree dwelling). Therefore, their habitat should emulate their natural surroundings). The enclosure must include a basking area with several climbing branches, a suitable hiding area, and a "cool" area to allow for thermoregulation. Cork bark is an excellent item to use with all geckos. The bark can be "layered" to allow the gecko many hiding and foraging areas. Artificial and natural plants also help to create a natural look. House geckos can be housed with similar species. If more than one animal is to be housed in a single enclosure, it is important to observe any aggressive behavior. If aggression is noted, the reptiles should be separated. Substrate (Bedding): Bed-A-Beast is an ideal substrate for house gecko terrariums.

 #14277

 House geckos

I am getting a gecko for the first time and decided to get a house gecko. I was woundering..can u feed house geckos fruit? and if so what fruits are the best or do they prefer?

 #15341

 House geckos

Hey i just got my house gecko a few days ago and i love him his name is harry he loves his new habitat he has wood chips in the bottom the brand is "Jungle Earth" wood chips he has i hiding log you know the hollowed out logs and a piece of drift wood.drift wood is awesome for house geckos and an artificial plant works good,well if you want to know more write back ok!

 #15342

 House geckos

oh yeah gex another thing i heard is you should not really feed your gecko fruits because it can be 2 sweet for them and to much sugar for them if i were you i would stick to crickets and meal worms!!!