I have 150 dollars to spend on my B-day its today....... what is the best type of pet gecko.... I am 16?

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I have 150 dollars to spend on my B-day its today....... what is the best type of pet gecko.... I am 16?

Answer 1

lol don;t get the geico gecko a.k.a the day gecko, they are easy to kill and are for expierenced keepers only, plus you don't have enough money. get a leopard gecko, or crested gecko, if you can find them african fat tail geckos and banded geckos have good personailities too and are fairly easy to take care of.

Answer 2

Happy Birthday, Austin!

And, before you go dashing off to spend that money which is burning a hole in your pocket...

There is a lot to know about gecko care, so you need to do some research BEFORE you get the reptile.  

I would recommend a Leopard gecko as a first time lizard.  But, these adorable lil guys can live 20 yr. and longer with proper care and nutrition, so be sure you are willing to make that kind of commitment.  An adult Leo will need a minimum of a 20 gal. long reptile tank.

In general, you will need:

A reptile aquarium (minimum size for a baby is 10 gal., but it's VERY difficult to set up the warm and cool side in a small tank) - An adult Leo needs a minimum space of a 20 gal long reptile tank (these have more floor space than an aquarium); -A good digital proble thermometer (strips thermometers can be inaccurate by up to 20 degrees); -A UTH heat pad; -A Rheostat to adjust the heat output of the pad and lights; -A basking light; -A basking perch; -A hide for the animal; -A shallow water bowl; -Substrate if you decided on reptile carpet (make sure this has a very short nap so delicate toes aren't snagged, and you will need two pieces - one to use while the other is being washed and drying), or you can use plain brown wrapping paper; aged newspaper (at least a week), paper towels; or plain white paper (NEVER use sand or a loose substrate); -Reptile vitamins & calcium powder (Rep Cal is a good brand, and keep these refrigerated); -and A small cricket keeper mini-tank to gut load his insects in before feeding them to him.

Once you have all that, then you need to study up and learn how to set up the warm and cool ends of his tank, and what the correct temperatures need to be.

So, just slow down a little bit, and first google the animal from hatching right up through becoming an adult, and learn what you are getting into, BEFORE you get into it.  I'll post some links below to get you started, but please note my disclaimer.

Here's a basic gut loading recipe:

GUT LOADING CRICKETS for REPTILES:

The number one problem:

Dried up and malnourished pet store crickets and mealworms. These food items are essentially useless. A dehydrated and unfed cricket contains almost no nutrients at all; refrigerated mealworms are even worse. A lot of the variety in nutrients found in wild insects is actually in the stomach content - usually plant material. We need to duplicate this to provide the best for our reptiles; without the risk of illness/disease/parasites which can result from feeding our pets wild insects.

Please note that wax worms, while fattening, are not nutritious.  Young geckos can eat small silk and phoenix worms, as well.

Basic Dry/Staple Cricket Food:

Equal amounts of dry Iguana food, dry dog food, chick starter mash, oatmeal (you can add dry baby food wheat/rye/barley, etc. as well; even shredded wheat - no sugar).

Grind these items together.  Place in a small lid/bowl for the crickets to eat.  Store the unused portion in the refrigerator or freezer, until needed.

Supplement daily with one of the following: sweet potato, bananas, zucchini, oranges, carrots, strawberries, assorted squashes (acorn, yellow, etc.), grapefruit, green beans, apples, kale, spinach, cactus pads, and just about any other nutritious item you can think of (do not use white/yellow potatoes - these are starchy and only good if used as a moisture source during shipping, and NEVER use Avocado - it's poisonous to most animals).

Provide the dry food and kale at all times (kale is readily available during the winter months, too), rotating the other food items through in succession. The key is variety, and to provide an assortment of varying nutrients. What you are trying to do is offer your reptiles crickets with guts 'loaded' with fresh foodstuffs.

The crickets should be gut loaded for 1-2 days prior to offering them to your reptiles.

Also, provide fresh clean water in a lid/bowl, adding a sponge or folded paper towel to prevent drowning.

  

Don't offer more crickets than the reptile(s) will consume within: 1.) a few hours if it’s a lizard, salamander, frog/toad, or 2.) a few minutes, if it’s a water turtle, so you know the crickets will still be full of the good stuff when eaten.

The crickets should be dusted (shaken in a plastic bag gently to coat them) with vitamins (keep these refrigerated) and calcium D3 powder 2-4 times a week, depending on the age of the reptile.

Be sure to remove any uneaten crickets so that they do not soil your pet's environment/water or bother your pet, once it is full.  Crickets CAN turn the table - and feast upon your pet! Or aggravate them, causing stress and even cessation of eating.

Also be sure the crickets are the correct size for the reptile.  The cricket should be the same size long as the reptile’s head is wide (about the space between the lizards’ eyes).

As with any pet, I always recommend that you take it to the vet to have it checked for general health, disease, and parasites.  This way, if there IS anything wrong, you can return the animal for refund while the guarantee is in effect (I never recommend doing an exchange.  If that animal was sick, the rest are likely to be too).  If you don't know of a qualified exotics/reptile vet in your area, you can contact: “herpetologicalsocieties.com“ for one in your area.

An informed owner is a happy one who has a healthy and content pet.

Most of all, enjoy your new pet!

I hope this has been helpful.

Answer 3

I would go with a leopard gecko. they are easy to care for and are great pets. be sure to do research on it beforehand. Here is a really good site:   http://www.geckocare.net/

Answer 4

I would recommend that you get whatever kind the Geico Gecko is.   That little guy is so F'in crazy.  He talks and does tricks and stuff.  Youve had to of seen the commercials.  All your friends would be so envious and you could have secret conversations and stuff.

Answer 5

a leopard geck or a crested gecko

Answer 6

Where do you live? I have at least a dozen of them roaming my garden! Happy Birthday!

Answer 7

You should get a leopard gecko because it will be the easiest to take care of and its temps are close to normal house temps

Answer 8

its my b-day 2 happy b-day