>>i am planning to get a crested gecko from the next expo
>>i am planning to purchase the crested and all o the equipment i need from the expo on the same day
>>when i get home, i will temporarily house the crested in a small habitat (as if transporting), and then set up the terrerium
>>is this a good idea?
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>>i am also wondering if it is necessary to house babies in a smaller tank then adults
>>this will be my only one, so tehre is no risk of compitition
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>>this would be a big help if these could be answered.
>>thanx ahead of time
I would recommend having the cage all set up BEFORE the show. The discounts on supplies at shows (at least around here) usually aren't that great anyway. Animals are usually a good deal, but supplies usually arn't.
Housing a baby in a smaller cage allows it to feel more secure, and it allows the crested to more easily find it's food and water. You can probably get away with putting it in a larger enclosure (like one for an adult), as long as it's eating / drinking. Too big and it will be too stressed to come out in the open though.
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Brian Skibinski
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