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In keeping with what I've read on ciliatus.com, I've been keeping my geckos at room temperature. Same with their eggs. However, one of my herper friends thinks this might be bad, as "room temperature" in New England in the winter typically means 65 degrees. (It used to be more like 60, but I've bumped it up since I started keeping reptiles so they don't croak if the power dies.)

I'm not trying to maximize a large breeding population, I just want my pair to be happy and my eggs to hatch. Is 65 too cool, do you think?
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0.1 Boa constrictor imperator
2.5 Ball pythons
1.1 Crested Geckos

65F is cool for incubation...Best thing to do is store your eggs on a high shelf, check the temp there and see if it remains between 70-82F. It is fine if the temperature fluctuates between that range, but a cooler temp will take longer to incubate.

Adults will be fine at 65F but they won't breed at that time, as this is more a 'cooling down' temperature for them. Great way to get the to stop breeding and 'rest' for a few months, especially for the females.(mid to high 60sF night time temp, low 70's day time).

Depending on how many geckos you have, it may be better to put them all into a single room, and raise the temperature of that room to about 75F for ideal breeding/incubating temperatures. Or you can let the adults sit at a lower temperature for several months, 2-4 months is good. You can feed regularly during this time though as they will be active. The cooler temps stops them from laying eggs.
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PHLdyPayne

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0.1 Boa constrictor imperator
2.5 Ball pythons
1.1 Crested Geckos

what does "n/p" mean? i keep seeing it and originally thought it stood for "no problem" but that doesn't make sense.
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3.1 snakes, 3.1.1 crested geckos, 0.1 gargoyle gecko, 2.0 devon rex cats, 1.0 betta

It means no problem, you're spot on.
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2.2 Corn Snakes
1.2 Leopard Geckos
1.1 Crested Geckos
1.2 Green Anoles
1.0 Russian Tortoise
3.2 House Cats
0.0.1 African Millipede

RIP
Alice, Bruno, Lars

If you see that, it means everything that they said is in the subject line.
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0.1 Albino Leopard Gecko - Tigger
0.1 Crested Gecko - Pooh-Bear

Ohhhh, in regards to forums..my bad. Part of the internet generation and I still don't know my lingo. I lose.
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2.2 Corn Snakes
1.2 Leopard Geckos
1.1 Crested Geckos
1.2 Green Anoles
1.0 Russian Tortoise
3.2 House Cats
0.0.1 African Millipede

RIP
Alice, Bruno, Lars

sorry, i should have been more clear. thanks olstyn!
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3.1 snakes, 3.1.1 crested geckos, 0.1 gargoyle gecko, 2.0 devon rex cats, 1.0 betta