I've been thinking about buying a group of Cresteds, I see many offered with no tail. Why so many with no tail? Do they drop them easier than leopard Geckos?
Lou
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Crested with no tail
louiscamp
Nov 16, 2004 07:19 PM
Replies (2)
tworavens
Nov 16, 2004 11:01 PM
>>I've been thinking about buying a group of Cresteds, I see many offered with no tail. Why so many with no tail? Do they drop them easier than leopard Geckos?
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>>Lou
Hell yeah they do. They don't grow back, either. Often you can get a really fine looking animal for a much lower price than if he had the tail. If the "stumpy" look doesn't bother you, or if you plan to use them just for breeding, there's nothing wrong with a tail-less crestie.
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Chris
1.0.1 Coleonyx variegatus
1.0.0 Gekko vittatus
1.0.0 Eublepharis macularius
0.0.2 Rhacodactylus ciliatus
lzrdldy530
Nov 17, 2004 02:57 PM
If you read the book by Philippe de Vosjoli, Frank Fast, and Allen Repashy the majority of cresteds observed in the wild were w/o tails and might even move thru the treetops easier minus the drag. I have several that I bought already tailless, but so far with very gentle handling and a stress-free home, I've never had any of mine drop theirs yet. (Plus I bought from top quality breeders ie. Anthony C, Sticky Feet, Dragons Den and Sandfire who probably take the best care of their cresties.)
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Terri
4:8:4 crested geckos: Popcorn, Goldfish, Harley, Bear, Big Red, Olive, Smudge, Blackie, Belle, Brilliant, Tina, Brick, Toni(y), Kermit, ChiliPepper & Spot
