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Hey Everyone! I was recently at Petco buying crickets for my African Fat Tailed gecko and I saw that they have a House Gecko for adoption. I love my geckos so I asked why it was for adoption and low and behold it only has ONE TOE on its left back leg..so they cant sell it! Nonetheless Im considering adopting this adorable little guy but I need some advice. Thanks to this message board I practically have my AFT's care down to a science after 2 years. I was wondering if House Geckos live in the same type of environment, and what their temperment is like. Now I've read that they are quick and like to climb, but apparently this guy isnt very good with climbing. I have an extra 10 gallon aquarium, day lamp and night lamp I could use for him, but Im curious as to how big he can get. I read 6 inches...would 10 gallons be ok? Any advice would be great!!! Thanks!

I am new to the House Gecko. Actually, I'm new to Geckos period. I have 3 House Geckos and 1 Crested. Started with 2, but one escaped (good escape artists they are). They're not that friendly and don't necessarily like to be held. They do bite, but not that bad. I can hold mine, With the legs on my thumb and another finger holding them in place. They seem to like being petted under the chin and talked to. If you were to get him, have vine like plastic plants for him, plus one of those "cork logs" (so you can inside of it). I also bought a bendable branch for them to climb on too. I use dirt/tambark type substrate. Mist in the morning and night. Have a day light and a night one. And feed them 1/4" inch crickets. I'll put a few in there, along w/ the green square looking cricket food so they're gut loaded. I've only had them a couple weeks and don't see them often. But they're neat. The one that got our is running around my house somewhere, I hope.

thanks for the help!