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Xx_JoJo_xX · Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 8:42 pm Post subject: Exo-terra vivs

For cresties, would the 18 x 18 x 18 exo-terra viv be suitable?
If so, how many geckos can be kept in one that size?

Or should I get the one with 6inches extra of climbing space?

I'm looking to get 2 cresties... so would the largest one be too big???

Thanks Smile

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Mememe · Site Moderator Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Posts: 2141

The bigger the better.
The X large exo-terra is what I have for just one- but I would say a pair would be fine in it.
I wouldn't use the cube one, as the extra height makes a lot of differene imo.
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Jackie · Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 9:43 pm Post subject:

I agree with Mememe. The higher Exo Terra would be better for Cresteds - assuming your going to keep them in the viv into adulthood. In my opinion you could keep two adult Cresteds maximum in that size viv. Very Happy

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Scott W · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 12:09 pm Post subject:

There's hardly ever such a thing as too big with reptile cages Wink

I use 2ft x 2ft x 20" high mesh vivs. These house up to 6 adults. I would suggest that for a normal keeper wanting a nice display 6 animals is far too many, 1.1 or 1.2 max would be fine. I have success with mine due to the method I use with hides etc. They have so many hides that they are happy and can escape each other if required.

Doesn't look too pretty if you kept them as a display, but the geckos love the set up and I have seen a big improvement in them since a switched to this housing set up.

Remember, it's not just the cage size that determines how many animals that would be happy within, more important is how you set it up.
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Peter Parrot · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 2:00 pm Post subject:

Scott where can one get egg crate in bulk please?
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Scott W · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 2:32 pm Post subject:

You're best to talk to a local chicken farmer. I buy mine one pallet at a time from local egg producer.
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Peter Parrot · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 3:53 pm Post subject:

Thanks Scott Smile

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Xx_JoJo_xX · Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 12:41 am Post subject:

Thanks for the replies! Smile

I've bought loads of plastic plants for the viv so they shouldnt be short of hiding places...
Is there anything I should stay away from? Or will most fake plants be ok??

Thanks again!! Smile

hexem · I'm new here... Joined: 19 Dec 2005 Posts: 6

I have 2 females in the largest exo-terra, will add a male when there ready to breed....i use mainly plastic plants easy to clean, which is handy when cresties will deficate pretty much everywhere..