Ok, what do I buy for my crestie? I'm getting him in about 2 months, and I'm going shopping soon. Then I set up, go on vacation, come back and buy him. It's just easier then trying to get someone to care for him. So, repti carpet or bed a beast? (Or any other sugestions) Do they like bend a branch things? I'll get some plants with a suction cup. Do they like grape vine/drift wood? What about those repti-hamocks? Do I put any plants on the bottom of the set-up? Give me a list please!
Supplies! What do I buy?
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Your best bet is to go with something simple for the first month or two, so that you can monitor the gecko's eating, defecating, and drinking. Once everything checks out and you get the hang of the husbandry, then you can get a little more advanced. If you haven't checked out any caresheets before, I'd recommend doing so. Here is a fairly concise one that I wrote a while back GekkoniDazed Geckos - Care Sheets
To make the most simple setup, get a terrarium or container that will not be too large and will be easy to clean. A 10 gallon tank, larger kritter keeper, or a 20 quart Sterilite tub work quite well. Use something disposable on the bottom, like paper towels or newspaper, so that cleanup is simple and everything can be seen and monitored.
Structure like the bending vines and artificial plants work very well. They provide plenty of cover and places to climb, and also give the gecko something to rub against to work off their sheds.
A water and food bowl are a necessity as well, so don't forget about both of those. Pick up some Crested Gecko Diet as well. (and calcium/D3 powder if you plan to feed crickets or other live foods) A misting bottle, thermometer, and hygrometer are also good things to have around.
Hope that helps.
To make the most simple setup, get a terrarium or container that will not be too large and will be easy to clean. A 10 gallon tank, larger kritter keeper, or a 20 quart Sterilite tub work quite well. Use something disposable on the bottom, like paper towels or newspaper, so that cleanup is simple and everything can be seen and monitored.
Structure like the bending vines and artificial plants work very well. They provide plenty of cover and places to climb, and also give the gecko something to rub against to work off their sheds.
A water and food bowl are a necessity as well, so don't forget about both of those. Pick up some Crested Gecko Diet as well. (and calcium/D3 powder if you plan to feed crickets or other live foods) A misting bottle, thermometer, and hygrometer are also good things to have around.
Hope that helps.
I have read multiple care sheets, they just never give specific decoration things. Thanks for the advice though.