I'm Getting A Small Young Crested Gecko Tomorrow, And I Was Wondering If This Cage Would Be Alright For A Couple Of Months...Untill It Got Older
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Cage Question
Artishock214
Jan 28, 2007 05:48 PM
Replies (3)
teaspoon
Jan 28, 2007 06:19 PM
it looks big enough for a young crested gecko for a few months, you may want to add a branch or two for it to hop around on.
herbiesmomma
Jan 28, 2007 07:43 PM
You will also want to remove the substrate. Put in paper towels. It is too easy for babies, and cresteds in general to accidently ingest some of it. It then leads to impactions. And yes, that cage will be suitable for a short period of time.
sleepygecko
Jan 28, 2007 09:22 PM
I'll be the one to disagree then. You said "young crested" so I would guess you do not mean a hatchling. I would say that container would be an ok size only up to a month maybe (really maybe) two from hatching. I would prefer to see a 5 gallon or, even better, a 10 gallon. (Sub $10 at most stores around here, even less if you buy used.) A ten gallon would probably be good for at least 6 months of growth.
I also second the papertowels and also provide a hide. (Plastic hides designed for hamsters are a sturdy and inexpensive option.)
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