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mike h CaptiveBred Addict!
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:33 pm Post subject: Crested gecko viv size |
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Hi
Just wondering, would the 18x18x18 inch exo terra viv be big enough for a pair of cresties,
I am asking 18 high specifically as the spave I ahve have is 19inches.
thanks
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Young_Gun Captivebred Communist

Joined: 17 Sep 2006 Posts: 1420 Location: Liverpool
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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I'd say so.
But not 100% on space requirements for cresties. _________________ MORE THAN 2! |
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GeckoLass Key Member

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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:39 pm Post subject: |
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You would be better getting the 45x45x60 exo thats what i have awaiting the cresties im getting.
But someone with more experience will be along with better advise soon
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Phil1988 Captivebred Communist

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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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IMO a 45x45x45cm (18x18x18) is what I would class as the minimum for a single crestie. Minimum for a pair, trio or 4 (at a push with enough plants/cover) would be 45x45x60cm (18x18x24).
You could probably get away with the 45cube for a pair if you planted it up right and had lots of hiding places and climbing stuff etc. But for cresties I'd want the height to be greater for a pair. |
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Ailurus Captivebred Communist

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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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i would say so as well. but you could go for slightly wider to make up for lake of height, if height is the problem _________________ Tom
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ToonTomH Key Member

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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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Would have to agree with Phil on this one, looking at my Exo-Terra which is 45x45x60, 45cm really doesn't look like it would hold 2 cresties, especially if they're adults? _________________ 1.1.1 Crested Geckos
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Young_Gun Captivebred Communist

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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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Ailurus wrote: | i would say so as well. but you could go for slightly wider to make up for lake of height, if height is the problem |
I thought cresties were arboreal? _________________ MORE THAN 2! |
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ToonTomH Key Member

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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah they are, which is the problem with the cut off height, 15cm may not sound like much, but it certainly does look like there could be some difference on my terrarium between width and height (45cm & 60cm)... _________________ 1.1.1 Crested Geckos
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Phil1988 Captivebred Communist

Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 1589 Location: Manchester
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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Ailurus wrote: | i would say so as well. but you could go for slightly wider to make up for lake of height, if height is the problem |
Tom that's bad advice, you can't add width to make up for no height with cresties. Being high = feeling safe. That's like saying adding height to a leo viv makes up for having a lack of length/width. |
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Jase Captivebred Colonel

Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 2602 Location: Wolverhampton
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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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Phil1988 wrote: | IMO a 45x45x45cm (18x18x18) is what I would class as the minimum for a single crestie. Minimum for a pair, trio or 4 (at a push with enough plants/cover) would be 45x45x60cm (18x18x24).
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If a foursome could live in a 18x18x24, a pair could live in 18 cube surely. Ohterwise you're saying you can cram an extra 3 geckos into 6 inches of height?! _________________ A lil bit of Madagascar
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