Hello everyone. I was just wondering how the morphs and colors of the crested geckos are normally passed on when breeding. I dont have any cresteds yet but I'm very interested and they seem different than other geckos i've had in the sense that they're somewhat friendly and touchable (i've had some rough day geckos). But what I was wondering is, if I bought a really expensive high end colored crested be male/female is it worth it, the outcome of its children, or are their colors more randomly drawn. I'm not just trying to make cash, I'd just like to know is spending 250 or 300 worth it (with the better looking color and all) or is it better just to get one for 150. I do plan on getting the new book on cresteds but figured i'd ask you all. Thanks A lot everyone!!
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it really depends on what you want to do with it. i like just opening the cage and thinking... WOW!!! everytime when i look at a high end one. so to me it's worth every penny. and this is what 125 dollars can getcha.
buying adult crested geckos has three pitfalls:
1. They are expensive. Female crested geckos cost anywhere from $150 to $400 , depending on color and the seller.
2. There aren't many females for sale. TSD is not proven in crested geckos, and the best estimate of the female-to-male ratio in hatchlings is one-to-one(de Vosjoli, Fast & Repashy, 2004). Additionally, people are less likely to give them up because they will produce eggs.
3. Buying adults means that you can never be sure how they have been treated. Someone besides yourself has raised these animals, and it is impossible to determine if the geckos were properly cared for. Buying hatchlings and raising them to sexual maturity gives you 100% control of how your crested geckos are raised. However, you will have to wait a year and a half until they should breed.
If you are patient, it is better to buy inexpensive hatchlings and raise them to sexual maturity. You should be able to buy good colored specimens for around $50 to $60 each. Check out LLLReptile.com and ReptileDepot.com. They are both located in southern california. I have purchased geckos from them both at reptile shows and through the mail, and have been satisfied with their animals and their service.
Hope this helps.
