Crested Geckos Advice on Overheating and Underheating

[sparkle]

Gosh Tonia sorry I didnt see this post. its best to Pm or begin a new thread for something like this.

The gaping mouth sounds like possible broken jaw. This happened to a female crestie i rescued due to MBD. However its been a while since your post so i would imagine you have been to the vet by now. It could also be soft jaw from lack of calcium but its impossible to say for sure so a professional reptile vet would be your best bet.

I do hope you were able to sort something out for your crestie.

[herpman]

good advice

[Dr. Love]

Is it ok to leave cresties alone with a heat regulated mat for most of the day 7.30am till at the most 7 pm as 4 out of 7 days i am at college. Just a random question, as im planning on getting a crestie soon

[Mrs Swans]

Originally Posted by Dr. Love

Is it ok to leave cresties alone with a heat regulated mat for most of the day 7.30am till at the most 7 pm as 4 out of 7 days i am at college. Just a random question, as im planning on getting a crestie soon

Heya I am currently keeping 2 cresties and have had them for just under a year. I keep them at room tempreture and only ad more paper towel to there tanks in winter. Seeing that they like hiding underneat for heat. But otherwise they both doing well and is healthy as can be. So entirly up to yourself on how you wanna keep them. I also have a friend that keeps 12 of them and she keeps them same way. She is constantly breading and having more little ones but not having them on heatmats havent been problem for either one of us. Hope that helped a bit =)

[Dr. Love]

Originally Posted by Mrs Swans

Heya I am currently keeping 2 cresties and have had them for just under a year. I keep them at room tempreture and only ad more paper towel to there tanks in winter. Seeing that they like hiding underneat for heat. But otherwise they both doing well and is healthy as can be. So entirly up to yourself on how you wanna keep them. I also have a friend that keeps 12 of them and she keeps them same way. She is constantly breading and having more little ones but not having them on heatmats havent been problem for either one of us. Hope that helped a bit =)

oh nice where abouts does your friend live? i'm looking for a nearby breeder. I think it helped thank you, im just scared that while im out that they will either over heat or be cold as my room can get quite cold, at least i think so! brrr

[sparkle]

Originally Posted by Dr. Love

Is it ok to leave cresties alone with a heat regulated mat for most of the day 7.30am till at the most 7 pm as 4 out of 7 days i am at college. Just a random question, as im planning on getting a crestie soon

It really depends on the temps.

Room temp is only suitable if within the suggested levels. ( please check the first post for the details)

make sure you measure these properly as the seasons change. My front room can reach over 83 dgerees easily in summer so we use cooling fans.

I have no issue with the cold as we have central heating but many people find it is in winter they have a problem.

[Dr. Love]

i will just keep an aye on temps generaly in my room, as i have to wait ages for my geck thanks

[Mrs Swans]

My friend lives in west London and have a friend that runs a reptile shop. If you look into my friends and get in touch with TC Reptiles they will be able to help you get some cresties.

[Dr. Love]

there abit far away but thanks

[Mrs Swans]

Where about do you live can see if they know breeders in your area?