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#2027613
Sorpionlova
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 Planning on one, info plz
im search for a kool lizard but i need info, i have a 29 gallon tank and i was told geckos were good, i want one but i need to no alot about them, and im not a fan on caresheets bc 1 is always different than the other, but right now i need to no wat type of gecko is best. wat flooring should it have? heat and humidy? and any other info that will be useful, thanx
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06/23/09 03:27pm
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#2028191
Squee
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Message To: Sorpionlova In reference to Message Id: 2027613
Planning on one, info plz
that all depends on what kind of gecko you want.. there are thousands of different kinds of geckos... do you want something handleable? terestrial? arboreal? larger? smaller? tropical? arid? if your just a beginner to them theres leopards, cresteds, african fat tails, vipers, house,
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06/24/09 05:09pm
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#2028629
Sorpionlova
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Message To: Squee In reference to Message Id: 2028191
Planning on one, info plz
thats alot of geckos, well i dont really know wat i want completely, but i was hoping for a lizard that likes to be held, and probably smaller bc the tank is only 29 gallons, wat kind of gecko is more of that type?
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06/25/09 01:45pm
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#2028940
Squee
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Message To: Sorpionlova In reference to Message Id: 2028629
Planning on one, info plz
theres leos and cresteds that would go in a 29 fine.. a crested would use more of the tank as they are semi arboreal (live in trees) where as leopards are terestrial(live on the ground) both are beginner geckos and both are handleable..
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06/25/09 07:59pm
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#2029512
Sorpionlova
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Message To: Squee In reference to Message Id: 2028940
Planning on one, info plz
hmmmm, i think there both kool, its a challenge desiding bwt 2 kool things, wich one is probably lest complicated to take care of?
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06/26/09 09:01pm
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#2031070
Sinosauropterix
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Message To: Sorpionlova In reference to Message Id: 2029512
Planning on one, info plz
As Squee said, if your 29 gallon is horizontal (has more groundspace) then get a leopard gecko. They are very easy to take care of. They don’t need UV lighting and they can live in something as small as a 10 gallon tank. There are tons of information on them on the internet too so you don’t even need to waste money on a book. Just look up "Leopard Gecko" in Google.
Dammit, there are two really good sites I know of but this forum won’t let me use links.
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06/29/09 04:20pm
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#2031403
Sorpionlova
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Message To: Sinosauropterix In reference to Message Id: 2031070
Planning on one, info plz
ight, leo seem kooler anyway, space out the words on the link and see if the works... like my space .com
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06/30/09 07:12am
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#2031503
Sinosauropterix
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Message To: Sorpionlova In reference to Message Id: 2031403
Planning on one, info plz
Good idea. The first one is www dot gecko forums dot net and the second one is www dot geckos unlimited dot com. Check out the Leopard Gecko Community and General forums on this site too.
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06/30/09 12:24pm
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#2034531
Sorpionlova
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Message To: Sinosauropterix In reference to Message Id: 2031503
Planning on one, info plz
ight, but one more question, where can i get one... does petsmart have’m?
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07/05/09 08:08pm
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#2035336
Sinosauropterix
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Message To: Sorpionlova In reference to Message Id: 2034531
 Planning on one, info plz
I think I speak for every other experienced reptile or amphibian keeper on this board when I say do not get any herp, invertebrate or small mammal from Petsmart, Petco, or any other large chain pet store. I have not been to any of these stores in the U.S. before but I have heard some nasty stories about how they treat their animals. You probably want a healthy animal so look for a breeder or a small local store that breeds their own reptiles. Leopard geckos are one of the most popular lizards on the market right now so I doubt you will have a tough time acquiring one. If you don’t mind having your gecko shipped to you, that first site I told you about has a list of breeders and their sites and I’m sure you could go from there. Plus buying your gecko from a breeder means you get to select from a variety of different color morphs.
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07/07/09 01:07am
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#2035339
Sorpionlova
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Message To: Sinosauropterix In reference to Message Id: 2035336
Planning on one, info plz
depends on wich petsmart, one is a good place but the other is horrible... i went to another pet store for a tarantula b4 and thats the worst place any animal can go to.... but ok
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07/07/09 01:15am
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#2038117
Squee
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Message To: Sorpionlova In reference to Message Id: 2035339
Planning on one, info plz
it depends on the store.. there are some petsmarts and petcos that are actually decent if they have people that know what they are doing with reptiles working there..
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07/12/09 04:02pm
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#2039008
Sinosauropterix
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Message To: Squee In reference to Message Id: 2038117
Planning on one, info plz
Right. I had forgotten that the quality of the pet store reflects the staff working there and not the company itself. Sorry for giving you the wrong impression. As long as you do your research and make sure the place you get your leopard gecko from is taking care of it well, you should by alright. I just don’t trust big chain stores as much as I trust local businesses and breeders. That’s all.
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07/14/09 07:43am
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