|
|
|
New Member
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 7/3/2012 5:15:35 PM
Posts: 16,
Visits: 61
|
|
see i want a leopard gecko but i need to know if they are easy and fun to have and if they are good for beginners 
|
|
|
|
|
Starting Member
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 5/14/2013 10:50:52 PM
Posts: 223,
Visits: 564
|
|
| http://www.geckosetc.com/htm/care.htm
|
|
|
|
|
Starting Member
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 1/5/2013 3:57:30 PM
Posts: 142,
Visits: 174
|
|
I love my leos 1 can live in a ten gallon tank and they don't really bite when they do it tickles more than hurts they make awesome beginner pets as they don't require as much space as a dragon and for a regular baby Leo they are only about 20 bucks my leos are just great they don't move at all when held eat worms and crickets and live a long time I just love leos they are just great they are like my fave herp
Part of the cast from the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.
____________________________________________
My Reptiles:
F.L. Boixe(clemintine,flash)
gold leopard gecko(annabelle)
regular leopard gecko(waddle)
dalmatian cested gecko(Guadeloupe)
red crested gecko(chance)
Normal corn(Zia)
Quad Pinner crested gecko(annabeth)
Rosy savvanah montior(spacey)
|
|
|
|
|
New Member
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 2/18/2012 2:32:35 PM
Posts: 42,
Visits: 65
|
|
If you educate yourself, they're not difficult.
Keep in mind, however that despite what you read, they should not be housed on sand or fed meal worms. There is an impaction risk with both. If necessary, however, it can be done, just be careful and monitor your leo. 
Good care guide:
http://lllreptile.com/info/library/animal-care-sheets/geckos/-/leopard-gecko/
Best of luck! My little brother had no clue about how to care for them, and he killed his off in 2 years, which is devastating. There is NO reason why you can't give them proper care. Read as many care guides are you can.
I may be possibly getting one, but I have experience with cornsnakes, ball pythons, and bearded dragons. For me, a leo is easy to care for, but regardless, a leo is a beginner lizard for anyone as long as you do your research.
------------------------------
1.0.0 Classic Corn - Apollo
1.0.0 Normal Ball - Basil
0.0.1 Bearded Dragon - Aaliyah
0.1.0 Devious House Cat - Mouse
______________________
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Member
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 5/5/2013 6:39:29 PM
Posts: 2,308,
Visits: 2,062
|
|
If you're look for something that will be easy to care for (not that leopard geckos aren't), maybe you should try a crested gecko. One can live out it's whole live happily in a 10 gallon tank turned on it's side, although there are those who would disagree with me. No heat is necessary unless the room it is kept in gets below 65 degrees regularly. There is a powered food on the reptile market known a Crested gecko diet. I believe it's made by Repashy. This can be the sole item in it's diet. It'ss fine (and probably beneficial) to throw a couple feeder insects in it's cage once in a while, although it is supposedly unnecessary.
_____________________________________He who dies with the most toys still dies. I am leolizard. Not "Leolizard"
|
|
|
|
|
New Member
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 2/19/2012 2:13:41 PM
Posts: 20,
Visits: 24
|
|
A leopard gecko was my first ever reptile. They're hearty and easy to take care of (provided you've done your homework). There's a desert kit you can get at just about any pet store which is a fantastic starter set- I think it's by All Living Things. It's a 5 gal faceted plastic "tank" and mine has loved it and she's been in it for 2 years.
|
|
|
|
|
New Member
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 7/3/2012 5:15:35 PM
Posts: 16,
Visits: 61
|
|
| a red eared slider was my 1st reptile
|
|
|
|
|
Advanced Member
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: Today @ 9:41:21 AM
Posts: 3,826,
Visits: 7,672
|
|
|
|
|
|
New Member
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 7/3/2012 5:15:35 PM
Posts: 16,
Visits: 61
|
|
| thanks for all your advice
|
|
|
|