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I've been interested in getting a crested for while and have been doing some research, but when it comes to these two topics all the care sheets are very vague.

When I go to look for health problems about these little guys, I mostly get "they are very reilient to disease" and "often don't show signs of intestinal parasites" and all that, but c'mon, Everything gets sick. I just want to know what is common for these guys. What can they catch and what should I look for.

I'm going to start off with one, then in the future hopefully get another. I've read about a "quarantine period" which as far as I could find out, you leave them in a tnak by themselves for a while before you bring it in to the real cage. What does the quarantine really involve? How long should it go on for?

Thanks for the help guys.

I'm look for a vet right now and just wanted to knwo what to expect. What are the common "check-up" procedures? When I first take my crested in what usually happens during the initial visit? What should I prepare fore?

Thanks again.

the reason everyone says that crested geckos are very resiliant to disease and what not is because they ARE. they are an extremely hardy species and the only thing that i'm aware of that a CB specimen may have or contract would be what is discussed at this link, http://www.acreptiles.com/geckos_crested_randy-ks-post.htm

all very well put together by randy may ( neoscales)
as far as the gecko and the physical things you should be looking for.
active when awake
eyes look full and not sunken in ( when awake also)
full meaty legs
no overly visible ribs showing
no tail bone sticking out
full tail ( if it has a tail)
tail should be straight and should not fall over head
gecko should move smoothly and should not " shake"
runny or partially digested stool could be sign for concern with parasites etc.
obviously check for external " hitchhikers" such as parasites and chiggers
wounds, strange colorations, or missing toes etc. should be avoided.