Does anyone know of any sites where i can purchase baby crested geckos and what is easier for a beginer babys or juviniles.
Do they like 2 b handled
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I started out with babies so they could get to know me. But I also rescued one from a Petco that had ripped of her tail, and she has become very sweet. First, they need care but they are not hard to care for. They need at least 20 gallons each, and a tall terrarium. I use those 40 gallon breeders with sliding door, turned on its side it's nice and tall. However, if you get a baby it's better to start with a smaller container so they don't get overwhelmed or have trouble finding their food.
They eat a crested gecko diet you can purchase from petstores or online. They can also eat some crickets dusted with calcium, or certain fruits or sugarfree organic babyfoods also with calcium -- they get sick if they don't get enough calcium so the special diet is a good way to ensure it. They also need humidity, so mist them twice a day. They need room temps, so don't get a heat lamp. Give them a ton of stuff to climb on or their tails can be damaged. give them water dish just in case- but not big enough to drown in.
Their tails come off easily and don't grow back, so be very gentle. They get used to you with time, but never stress them or chase them around, and by no means pick them up by their tail. If they lose it they will be fine as long as it heals OK, but it is nice for them to have to help with climbing and jumping.
Anyway, I like to see mine in person before I purchase, you can rescue one from a petco or petsmart, or find a local reptile dealer. There are a variety of good dealers online also. Good luck!
A beginner should never try to start with a hatchling lizard; they are too delicate. I would choose a juvenile or sub-adult. Also, Crested geckos are delicate and have very specific habitat needs, they are not the best lizard to start with at all. Most of them do not like being handled; I've heard of some that do but for the most part they're very tempermental and will squirm and bite to get away from you. I would suggest you try a leopard gecko, fat-tailed gecko, or bearded dragon as your first lizard, and move up to Crested's when you have more experience. Lastly, you don't want to order reptiles online and have them shipped, it's not always safe and the reptiles can easily die during the process. Find a local breeder or reptile expo in your area and purchase them that way.
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You will probably want a juvenile. Cresties usually don't mind being handled, but you have to watch for jumping, as their suicide specialists. Crested Geckos make ideal starter geckos, as they subsist at room temperature, and don't feed exclusively on insects. This makes them easy and affordable to maintain, and as long as you mist their enclosure a couple of times a day, they usually do fine.
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