Personally id advice not getting a leachie as its your first reptile. How about getting a crestie or even a gargoyle. Theyd love that big enclosure ( adult )

 

Thanks for the advice, any particular reason against a leachie?
I'm still researching lol and yeah i looked at cresties too and i would love one of those also but i just liked how big leachies are and chunky,
I'm well aware they can be grumpy though haha and of course would be responsible and meet all needed requirements

 

Leachies require far more experience in terms of taming, handling and husbandry.

They arent really starter reptiles.

 

Ok thank you, ill consider cresties perhaps

 

I really can't see why it would be any more difficult owning a Leachie over a Crestie as your first reptile. Their needs are almost exactly the same as a Crestie just on a larger scale. There isn't anything advanced about them. The only big difference would be the price. They can be a bit arsey but it's not like we are comparing Asian Water Monitors and Ackies, they are smaller than a bloomin' Beardie.

I think they are dull as dishwater but if it's what you want then go for it. If you were asking about a Leaf-tailed Gecko or Cat Gecko I would maybe try and sway you more towards a less delicate species but in truth if you have a brain and can use it properly and are prepared to listen to experienced owners then almost anything can be owned as a first reptile. Unless you are a complete moron you won't have any more issues with a Leachie than you would a Leo or Crestie.


To answer your question - sectioning off the vivarium you plan to use for adulthood would be absolutely fine. Either that or you could use storage boxes as the upgrading enclosures.

 

I do and dont agree with that. Ye on paper if youve done your research then you should be able to keep anything. But on the other hand if you have no experience with reptiles how you gonna pick up the signs of inproper care i.e stress or kinky tails can be a sign if mbd or leachies in particular are prone to skin infections if yiu keep them to wet or spray the area tbey sleep the most. Just examples. They are alot harder to handle than cresties. Gotta be able to read the animal alot better in my opinion which you can gain from owning other reptiles that are a bit easyier to care for. I noticed as a baby/juv my leachie was more prone to colder temps that my cresties. Would stop eating befor they would. In regards to tubs/rubs dont use them. Most of us have been there and tbere crap. Look awful and just inpracticle in my opinion. I wouldnt even consider my self a go to person just shareing my limited experience.

 

Leachies are easy to look after

However, I think a new reptile keeper would be disappointed in one, as a first animal.

They don't particulary like being handled, they hide a lot... they don't move about a lot during the day and make really boring display animals. Plus they are very messy...

A nice trio of crested geckos, or gargoyle geckos would be much more entertaining and interactive.

Or even a pair of mossy geckos...?

All tolerate handling much better are more active and you will see more of them.