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Post by punkyjen on Mar 30, 2007 12:58:21 GMT 1
Hiya guys, whats she smallest lizard you can buy? I'd really like a lil tiny one lol.
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Post by Paul on Mar 30, 2007 13:07:15 GMT 1
Depends on what type of lizard. Would you prefer a terrestrial gecko (ground dwelling) or Arboreal (climbing)?
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Post by punkyjen on Mar 30, 2007 19:37:19 GMT 1
iv seen a crested gecko, looks pretty and small. and easy to keep and breed.  |
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Post by Paul on Mar 31, 2007 13:48:29 GMT 1
Cresties grow to a total length of apprx 8 inches (Snout to tail not snout to vent). They are fairly easy to keep but a lot of people have different views on their maintenence. Breeding is just as simple as it is with leopard geckos. All in all a good species to keep. I'll will PM you a care sheet for you to have a read through so you know what you're up against before hand . |
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Post by geckomadgyal on Mar 31, 2007 16:59:50 GMT 1
cresties are gorgeous...really do recommend them!!
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Post by punkyjen on Apr 1, 2007 8:31:59 GMT 1
wicked thanks paul |
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Post by fundo on Apr 4, 2007 17:46:20 GMT 1
either a yellow headed dwarf gecko or a cape dwarf gecko
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Post by Paul on Apr 5, 2007 2:24:36 GMT 1
The smallest lizard species I know of are.... Pictus geckos (Paroedura pictus) Mourning Geckos (Lepidodactylus lugubris) Sand geckos (Stenodactylus sp.) Bearded leaf chameleon (Rhampholeon kerstenii) But these are very fragile species so be sure to read up on them first. |
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Post by tiger501 on Apr 5, 2007 12:25:39 GMT 1
oh yes Cresties!!!! i have 3 and want MORE, so easy to keep - room temperature, no lighting, love crix and CGD and babyfood, love to come out - wont go back in hehe - one of the easiest species to keep! and hopefully i will breed them later this year!
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Post by punkyjen on Apr 5, 2007 12:32:35 GMT 1
so crested geckos dont need a heat mat?? I like the easy to keep lizards and snakes, i have 2 small kids so time is quite limited, and there is no point getting a species thats hard to keep, if i dont have the time, soooo looks like crested geckos is my next project! Havn't even finished my 1st project yet lol.
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Post by tiger501 on Apr 5, 2007 12:36:22 GMT 1
some people keep them on heatmats but unless the temp in your house is freezing there's no need. and yes so easy to keep, very hardy lil things they are. will have to get all mine up in the gallery! or look on my myspace pics lol
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Post by Lee on Apr 5, 2007 12:37:44 GMT 1
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Post by punkyjen on Apr 5, 2007 14:01:01 GMT 1
awwww what lil cuties, lol. you guys are great for info. well i got a space heat matt, only a meduim one, so would prob put it in with them anyways. only thing i dont get is the calcium sups, why do they need these? |
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Post by tiger501 on Apr 5, 2007 20:01:51 GMT 1
all reps need calcium supplements. in cresties - if you open their mouths you will find a small white spot or bump on either side, these are the calcium sacs and are used to store extra calcium, which is used in the production of bone and eggshell. by looking at the sac you can gauge your vit d3 and calcium supplementation (just stroke the side of the mouth to get them to let you see)
as for the heatmat, cresties preferred temp is in the low 70's, keep it below 85 as anything above can stress them and long term exposure is lethal. cresties can tolerate low temps and at night are comfortable in anything down to 50 as long as they can warm up the next day.
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Post by punkyjen on Apr 5, 2007 22:06:51 GMT 1
can you get the calcium from any rep shop?
is there differnt calcium for differnt geckos?
is calcuim the only sup they need?
how much do you know to give them?
sorry for all the questions, i just like to know as much as i can before i decide on anyhting.
do they have the calcium in the baby food? i take it you just mix it up?
I didnt know all reps needed calcium sups! Iv never heard of corns needing any.
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