New to GU and have some Questions!

[geckogirl103]

Hey there everyone!

yesterday i got my new Panther Gecko.
i'v had geckos in the past just not this kind. iv got the basic setup with paper towel as hes only 6 months old, and i'm wondering if anyone has any advice/tips on owning/the care of these amazing little guys!
hes in a 15 gallon tank with a warm and cool hide, water dish, cal dish, fake plants, UTH and red nighttime light, hot spots between 85-90f and humidity is at 60%.
as of this week ill be starting to gather the stuff together to start making a natural viv and id like people opinions/pictures of what they have done for theirs. Also what kind of substrate/plants or ideas!
Any help/advice is greatly appreceated.
Thanks in advance!

 

[Aimless]

you might check the caresheet subforum. I found this there, and also this with just a cursory glance. there may be others.

as for as setting up a natural viv and what kinds of plants substrate, check the Naturalistic Vivarium and DIY subforums. you'll find there is a TON of information on this site if you look. also, note that there are several ways to set up a natural tank, and no "one true way" exists. you'll have lots of choices to make and things to try.

 

[geckogirl103]

thank you so much!

also since hes been home, hes only been in his cool hide and only ate once, (6 meals,dusted.)
hes had regular misting and a bowl of meal all the time in his tank..
i hope hes ok, i know it can take some time for him to adjust to his new home.

 

[windeindoiel]

The hotspot sounds a little warm. Mine doesn't go over 85F, and on average is more around 82F.

I like Dracaena for live plants, I've found them pretty bullet proof. I use pothos, snake plant as well as a random assortment of others. Those 3 do really well though.

 

[Russellm0704]

Welcome to GU! And congrats on your new Pictus Gecko. It sounds like you have everything in place for your new pet to thrive. I personally think that the Pictus gecko is a lot more fun to watch than the more common Leopard Gecko!