Hemidactylus turcicus help.

[CeciliaHoney]

Hello everyone!
So I recently came in possession of a small baby Mediterranean House Gecko. Right now I have him in a small little plastic tank (Like the ones they sell the tiny turtles in at the fairs) with a heat lamp. He's (Not sure what sex it is, but we have called him a he and his names Marko) only about an inch long but I do plan to move him to bigger permanent terrarium soon. I have a 20 gallon long tank but I think it would be to big so I thought about getting him a 10 gallon. I was going to buy one of the starter kits from petsmarts that comes with all the stuff I need. My biggest question is which one do I need to buy? They have a tropical one and a dessert one, they have ones for bearded dragons and ones for leopard geckos. Which one would be best to get him? I will still add stuff to it decorations and everything. Also I wanted to add live plants but I don't know which ones to add.

Thanks for all the help.

 

[Aimless]

I personally think many of the kits give you stuff you don't need, and are a waste of money. I think some people like them, but if you're going to have a planted tank I'd build it from scratch.

If you search here, there are several threads with links to lists of safe plants. You can find several species pretty easily once you know what to look for.

He's a tropical guy. A Leo or beardie set up could maybe work, but he'll be happier in something like you'd use for a crestie or day gecko.

Have you found a good care sheet?

 

[CeciliaHoney]

I've actually found a few but most are just for House Geckos. Is there a difference? Or is it the same basic rules and care?

Here's the starter kit I was talking about
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4070845&f=PAD/psNotAvailInUS/No

 

[CeciliaHoney]

Also this is what I found that might do good for him
Zilla Basic Tropical Starter Kit - Starter Kits - Habitats & Decor - PetSmart

 

[Aimless]

I wouldn't buy it. Your guy will be much happier in a planted tank than on reptile carpet. The kit doesn't even come with fake plants or anything to hide in.

 

[Aimless]

I'm also cheap, though. I'd buy him a small exo Terra, preferably from Craig's list, and spend my money on bulbs and plants.