[FreeTheHeart]

I've had a bearded dragon for a year and the family are a lil interested in getting a new one.
I have no intention of getting rid my bd but what lizard isn't too much trouble but fun all the same?

Tommy.

 

[crawlin]

I have a gecko and it is great doesnt get too big and kids love her, but obviously your choice at the end of the day

 

[FreeTheHeart]

Thanks. how bigga size viv am i going to need for a gecko?
i'm sure they don't grow to the same size as a bd..no? lol thanks for the help.

 

[crawlin]

no where near the size of a beardie and they dont need a huge viv either
I have mine in a viv 24x15x15 and she is really happy with hides etc
hope that helps

here is a pic of athena my gecko just after I got her (still quite small on pic but bigger now)

 

[FreeTheHeart]

ah ha. i could use the old gerbil tank then, maybe buy a new one but i have a back up
anything i should know about gecko's..like their diet?

 

[xraverxbabyx]

depends on what type of gecko you get.if it was leo then the absolute minuim is 24 " x 15", but personally i think this is too small, a 30" is much better, we have our male in a 36 x 15 , as for other geckos, im not too sure... have a look on www.geckoworld.net if your are considering getting a gecko they are very good.

 

[crawlin]

well I feed mine crickets dusted in calcium dust but a helpful website is this one
http://www.thegeckospot.com/
where there is lots of good information on them

 

[FreeTheHeart]

thanks
i'll be back in about an hour, if anyone has any ideas then keep writing in

 

[crawlin]

I have had athena from a tiny baby so obviously putting her in a too big viv would have stressed her and she would not have eaten so well, if she outgrows this viv I will get her another

 

[FreeTheHeart]

Yeah i know the size of the viv will have an impact on the gecko, the size i have for my bd is the a little big for a baby but right for an adult