Best Beginer Species?

PassPort · #1 11-06-2007, 11:17 AM

Hey, I've posted several times in this section trying to get some questions answered with no avail. Basically here's my question:

Which species is the hardiest? Which species tollerates the most handling?

Any feedback would be great!

-Kevin

cliff_f · #2 11-06-2007, 01:28 PM

Your best bet would either be a Leopard Gecko or a Crested Gecko.

sciteacher · #3 11-06-2007, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliff_f

Your best bet would either be a Leopard Gecko or a Crested Gecko.

I'm assuming he's talking about Goniurosaurus as that is the section he posted in.

Gary

PassPort · #4 11-06-2007, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliff_f

Your best bet would either be a Leopard Gecko or a Crested Gecko.

cliff, you've seen my posts, I'm a little beyond 'total beginer,' besides, I have tons of both.
looking for a good starter Goni! Any advice anyone????

reptirus · #5 11-07-2007, 12:29 AM

I feel that you should avoid any type of Goni that is WC, alot of people say that Goni are hard to keep, and its for the simple fact that their only encounters were most likely with a WC. Lots of times they are loaded with parasites and dehydrated. You are best off in my opinion finding a CB. Be careful because I have seen alot of people try to pass off what stand out to me as being either poorly taken care of, or wild caught Gonis off as CB, your best bet is to find a hatching, 99% of them are CB

Thats just my 2 cents. I think CB luii hatchings are probably the easiest ones to find. I believe that sandhill exotics even has some avail right now

cliff_f · #6 11-07-2007, 06:58 PM

I was just looking threw all the "new post" when I posted. I didnt notice it was under cave geckos. I was thinking to my self that you was a little more advanced than that.

robk · #7 11-08-2007, 08:17 AM

I personally dont advocate uneccesary handling of geckos, Goniurosarus are a shy and secretive Genus.
However, not taking handling into account, I would say G.litchenfelderi are the most outgoing species I have worked with and have been the easiest to view in the evenings.

PassPort · #8 11-10-2007, 12:29 PM

I'm not going to be taking the gecko for a walk or watching tv with it on my lap. I'm just concerned with regular check ups. I'm aware how easily stressed this genus is. I've wanted them since high school, but decided to wait until I thought I could perfectly take care of them.
I'm leaning towards luii or hainanensis. Maybe down the road I'll grab either splendens or orientalis.