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hi all...

i know it's kinda OT, but no one in the lizard forum is replying... there's no one there.. lol

i know cresties are good, but i'm already getting those... i'll have an extra 20 - 25gal tall and i'm wondering if there are any geckos or lizards that can live its whole life there... but one that's easy to handle and stays kinda small so i can let it crawl on me

thanks all

btw, marlene is doing a bit better... still kinda lazy from the weather i guess. it's just that the muscle contractions still kind of worry me..

[aimEe]
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0.1.0 Albino Leopard Gecko (Marlene)
0.0.2 Fire Bellied Toads (Norman & Forman)
0.2.0 African Dwarf Frogs (Hobo & Bobo)
1.0.0 Fighting Fish (Blue Balls)
0.0.2 Hermit Crabs (Kirby & Furby)
1.0.0 Black Lab / Pit Bull (Mikey)
aimee.i8.com

A pair of nice Madagascar Giant Day Geckos would do well with proper lighting. You shouldn't handle them, but they'd make a really great display in that size tank.
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1.0.0 Sandfire Tiger Bearded Dragon
0.1.0 Ball Python (nice yellowish normal)
0.0.1 Sinaloan Milksnake
1.0.0 Patternless Leo
0.1.0 High Yellow Leo
0.1.0 (Super?) Hypo Tangerine Carrot-tail Baldy Leo

i was considering those geckos before, but decided i wanted one i could handle so i ended up getting my leopard gecko for the 1st time! i think i'll stick to gargoyle geckos because they were referred to me by a friend and by monte (below!) thank you for your response!

[aimEe]
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0.1.0 Albino Leopard Gecko (Marlene)
0.0.2 Fire Bellied Toads (Norman & Forman)
0.2.0 African Dwarf Frogs (Hobo & Bobo)
1.0.0 Fighting Fish (Blue Balls)
0.0.2 Hermit Crabs (Kirby & Furby)
1.0.0 Black Lab / Pit Bull (Mikey)
aimee.i8.com

I used to handle mine actually, and take it outside to bask, or let roam around my room for a few hours. I havnt seen a single speck of skin fall off except a patch on the side, but that wasnt my fault. I only handled her from the belly though, and never touched the top (ie- back, head, etc).

She was tamed by using babyfood from my fingers, but the gecko started at an early age.

M.N

I dont think they would "do well" imo. Survive, yes.

A pair would need atleast a 60g, but thats bare minimun. You can get gold dust day geckos, lined day geckos, etc. The "dwarf" variety would fare well.

M.N

You might want to consider another species in Rhacodactylus - like an auriculatus (gargoyle). They are easy to handle - have interesting knobby heads, and come in some pretty cool patterns. Plus, there husbandry is the same - so it would be a no brainer.

You might want to consider a Pink Tongued Skink - even though I have never owned one myself - I am trying to get one for a vivarium I'm putting together for my church.
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Monte Meyer
Powergeckos
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No Fru-Fru morphs in the herp room

hi monte!

you've been a big help with all of my crested gecko questions... lol~ i'm filling up that forum! and since you and a friend recommended me to gargoyles, i decided that i would get that in addition to the crested gecko next summer. and since it'll be the same as taking care of cresteds, then it'll be smooth sailing from there i posted a question about them in the Rhac forum so i don't keep this thread OT :x i just had a quick question... lol

how long have you been into herping?

[aimEe]
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0.1.0 Albino Leopard Gecko (Marlene)
0.0.2 Fire Bellied Toads (Norman & Forman)
0.2.0 African Dwarf Frogs (Hobo & Bobo)
1.0.0 Fighting Fish (Blue Balls)
0.0.2 Hermit Crabs (Kirby & Furby)
1.0.0 Black Lab / Pit Bull (Mikey)
aimee.i8.com

only about 4 years. It seems longer, though. I'm still learning as well.
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Monte Meyer
Powergeckos
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No Fru-Fru morphs in the herp room