Reptile Forum, Reptile Classifieds - CaptiveBred

agh100 · I've settled in... Joined: 07 Jan 2008 Posts: 20

Hi

I'm new here and thought I could get some advice regarding gecko's.

I'm hoping to get a lizard soon, and think I'm right that gecko's make a good buy for the beginner.
I need something that will be ok to be left over the weekend as I'm often away weekends - so I think that rules out chameleons and other lizard that need daily care?

Anyway a few questions regarding leopard geckos.

If i want more than 1, is it better to have all females (I know cant have 2 males) - or are females not as colourful?

Is there any difference between the all glass vivarium and the wooden ones with a glass door at the front? Apart from the obvious aesthetics.

I was hoping to get a 4ft vivarium, but was told by one shop this would be too large for young geckos is this right?

Where is the best place to buy gecko's? I live in SE London where there is one local reptile shop I know of (crystal palace). Anyone know of any other places round here?

Also is there any other type of gecko that is easy to look after and fairly hardy like the leopard gecko?

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Central Scotland Reptiles

agh100 · I've settled in... Joined: 07 Jan 2008 Posts: 20

Thanks for the help.

So if I want to keep 2-3 geckos, is there any reason that I would want a male if I'm not breeding them?

How old does a gecko have to be before it is considered an adult?

Can I buy one and add more at a later date or is it best to put them all at once into the vivarium?

Thanks
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Central Scotland Reptiles · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 3:03 pm Post subject:

arthur cooke · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 3:39 pm Post subject:

hi,Heritage farm nurseries in Wallington, I think this is some where towards your neck of the wood. They only do a small selection of reptiles but it is very clean and animals look healthy. They will get stock in for people to order. Tel 020 8647 5790.
I bought some green anoles from them last week, captive bred and in lovely condition.
A small colony of green anoles would fit your viv very well, as would brown anoles.
I much prefer wooden vivs because you can easily drill holes etc for cables and equipment.
Also it is fairly easy to automate some of the systems, so that you can go away for longer than a weekend, lights can go on a timer, there are automatic spray systems that you can set to a timer.
cheers arthur

agh100 · I've settled in... Joined: 07 Jan 2008 Posts: 20

thanks

i shall investigate anoles and also the place in Wallington!
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