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whats a good [cheap] beginner gecko besides a house because i want to be a gecko owner but this is my first time so i would like something beginner and cheap [leopards are two expensive for me plus this is my first time so im going for something easy to care for and cheap

There are a host of good gecko species to start out with, so it depends if you want something arboreal (sticky pads on feet), or something terrestrial. A good arboreal starter in my opinion is Pachydactylus turneri, commonly called a Bibron's gecko. You'll have trouble finding them CB, but in my experience fresh imports acclimate with ease and feed voraciously. They are usually about $10-15. You could keep one in a relatively small setup (10 gallon). If you need care info, I can provide it, just ask. For a terrestrial, I'd go with Paroedura picta, or pictus gecko. These guys are hardy and require simple care. You could easily find one for $15-20. Hope these suggestions help. If you don't like either of these options, there are others, so just ask. Best of luck!
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?.?.? Leopard Geckos (eggs incubating)
1.1.1 Rhacodactylus ciliatus
2.5 Paroedura picta(eggsincubating)
1.1 Paroedura picta (Xanthic/Amel)
1.1 Paroedura bastardi(eggs incubating)
1.1 Paroedura androyensis
1.1 Hemitheconyx caudicinctus
1.1 Cyrtodactylus irianjayensis
1.1 Gekko gecko
1.1 Pachydactylus turneri
1.1 Uroplatus henkeli
1.2 Teratolepis fasciata

Snakes
1.0 Ball Python
2.5 Corns of various morphs

I think you should reconsider leos because a normal is 20 bucks and they need a 10 gallon their whole life and papertowel or newspaper is a very good substrate and the need 2 hides thats about it.They can live on mealies(which require no care at all) and calcium supplement.They are very personable and docile.IMO they are easy.tank 20$ hides 10$ UTH and light 30$ gecko 20$ what you get back...Priceless
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My Leo's
1.0.0 Normal
0.1.0 Tremper Albino
My Beardie
0.0.1 Red x Gold

Just do not buy your Leo from a pet shop. I hear they put a high price on those there. Leos are just about the easiest reptile that I have ever taken care of.

You can make a hide box out of a ziploc plastic container and some course sphagnum mulch purchase from home depot. Substrate can be newspapers (free or cheap) or sand can be purchased at home depot. All u need is a water dish and a food dish (if you want cheap cut the bottoms out of plastic cups. That is what I use. Calcium supplement purchase at a pet shop or reptile show. Use a milkcap as a supplement dish. Use a stick in the yard for them to climb on. If you are anal about parasite stick it in the oven for a few minutes at 350 and watch it. I'd soak it first so it does not combust on you. I did not do that by the way (the oven trick) I was lazy.

recap on pricing...

Leopard $10-20 if bought from a dealer or at a reptile show

Substrate
$3 for a bag of play sand
Free or cheap if use Newspaper

Hide Box/Humidity chamber
$3 for ziploc containers
or
Go to dollar store and buy cheap plastic container
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14 Leopard Gackos 5.9.0
1 Baby Leo (Joi) 0.1.0 temp sexed (Found a new home L.F.)
2 Tokay Geckos 2.0.0
1 Graybanded Kingsnake 1.0.0 (on vacation in my house)
1 Baird's Rat Snake (Thanks Vadoni!) 1.0.0
1 Trans Pecos Rat Snake 0.0.1 (currently has eye infection)