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Hey, I currently own just one leopard gecko, but I've been looking into cresteds and my parents are gunna let me get one! I'm now starting to read about them and have just a couple of questions...
1) Can they be raised just on baby food and fruit? Has anyone done this with good results? I'd be willing to give crickets, but I dislike them and I feed my leo superworms/mealworms, dont like to deal with them. Are mealworms ok to feed or are their shells too hard for cresteds? Maybe the newly molted ones instead of crickets or no?
2) Are screen type vivariums good? Reptariums are pretty cheap, and I think they look nice, and have good ventilation. Would it be harder to keep good humidity in there?
3) How are they with handling? My leo is super tame, how are they compared to leos? Do they become "tame" or do they just tolerate it?
4) Is room temp good? The room I'd be keeping them in is around 75 degrees most of the time, so would this be ok?
5) About how big do they get?
Thanks and sorry about all the questions. Later
MaC

MaC,
Hey congrats on deciding to get a crested gecko you are absolutely going to love them =). In regards to your questions……..

1.) This topic was just recently discussed a few posts down. Here is a direct link…
http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=55962,55962
I personally as you will see favor crix but read through it carefully and weigh the options and results for yourself. Mealworms however should not really be fed. I have done it on occasion, but most refuse them so it is just best to avoid mealies.

2.) Sure no problem with Reptariums. We have one of ours in one. Just be aware that they can be a pain to clean. Sometimes you really got to scrub them when the poop on the sides.

3.) They are great, just as good if not better then leopard geckos. They can be a bit jumpy when they are young so you have to be a bit careful. In other words handle them over your bed in case they do fly off your hand. They can also drop their tails; unfortunately unlike other lizards they can not be regenerated.

4.) Ideally temps should be around 75-78F. So your okay, just don’t let it stay in low 70’s for long periods of time (days-weeks) otherwise you might see a drop in appetite. They are hardy though and can easily deal with drops to 65F during the winter, although I don’t recommend it .

5.) Around 8-9”, 45-60 grams.

If you have any more q’s just ask .
-Mike

"1) Can they be raised just on baby food and fruit? Has anyone done this with good results? I'd be
willing to give crickets, but I dislike them and I feed my leo superworms/mealworms, dont like to
deal with them. Are mealworms ok to feed or are their shells too hard for cresteds? Maybe the
newly molted ones instead of crickets or no? "

Yes they can be raised on a supplemented mixed babyfood diet. If you want more info scroll down and read my post about the 11 month old female I raised on this kind of diet. If you want more info about my methods and mix,email me.

"2) Are screen type vivariums good? Reptariums are pretty cheap, and I think they look nice, and
have good ventilation. Would it be harder to keep good humidity in there?

I prefer to use sterilite 66 quart plastic "boxes". They are easy to clean and cheap...lol.

"3) How are they with handling? My leo is super tame, how are they compared to leos? Do they
become "tame" or do they just tolerate it?"

They a fine with handling. they can just be a little jumpy at times.

" 4) Is room temp good? The room I'd be keeping them in is around 75 degrees most of the time, so
would this be ok?"

That's perfect.

good luck

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