View Full Version : Getting 1.2 crested geckos, please judge my terrarium
PatrickT
07-11-15, 08:22 AM
I finished their habitat today and would be happy about some input. As for the OSB plates, don´t worry i put epoxid on it and sealed all corners with silicon.
http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150711/gokabzkf.jpg
http://fs1.directupload.net/images/150711/pqehiio4.jpg
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Sylphie
07-11-15, 08:34 AM
Nice! I'll only add maybe more plants on top, so they can hide in case when two of them will be there. They can be really mean sometimes for each other and insist on biting and chasing.
Btw how big is this?
Minkness
07-11-15, 08:48 AM
Wow, looks amazing! I suggest having a small back up tank to put the male in sometimea to give the girls a break though. Just my opinion.
PatrickT
07-11-15, 12:09 PM
It is 120 cm high and 80 cm wide as well as 80 cm deep.
Minkness
07-11-15, 01:26 PM
Sorry, not sure what that is converted to inches, but I would still suggest a smaller 'resting' tank for the male.
If anything because males kept around females all the time may not have as healthy as an appitite. Mine are in the same room, not even the same tank, and don't put weight on like they should.
reptiledude987
07-11-15, 01:27 PM
conversion is approx 3'x3'x4'
PatrickT
07-11-15, 03:04 PM
Sorry, not sure what that is converted to inches, but I would still suggest a smaller 'resting' tank for the male.
If anything because males kept around females all the time may not have as healthy as an appitite. Mine are in the same room, not even the same tank, and don't put weight on like they should.
Its 47.24 inches high, 31,5 inches wide and 31.5 inches long. The male i get is subadult so i don think it will be a that big problem at start. I may make him a small tank later on when he is grown up. Thanks for the tip.
Minkness
07-11-15, 06:13 PM
Sure. Also, I would suggest to keep a small container of some kind with moist dirt (i like eco earth but any kind will do) so that the females have a good place to lay eggs. Even if you don't plan on hatching the eggs, this will help prevent egg binding in the females who will undoubtedly be bred. Even a subadult male will breed.
PatrickT
07-12-15, 01:05 AM
Sure. Also, I would suggest to keep a small container of some kind with moist dirt (i like eco earth but any kind will do) so that the females have a good place to lay eggs. Even if you don't plan on hatching the eggs, this will help prevent egg binding in the females who will undoubtedly be bred. Even a subadult male will breed.
Thats a general problem i have. I doubt they will accept a container. Because the entire ground is light moist solil and easily to dig. I fear they will lay eggs and i will get a little surpise some time later.
Minkness
07-12-15, 05:48 AM
Ah, ok, want sure if that was soil or mulch.
Also, if that's a fear, then why are you doing a 1.2 trio? Why not just have a female tank?
trailblazer295
07-12-15, 05:59 AM
Not good, not good at all. Please mail to Canada PO box 6423
jossh27
07-12-15, 06:36 AM
Sorry, not sure what that is converted to inches wouldn't it be awesome if America joined the rest of us in the metric system. :p
Minkness
07-12-15, 06:51 AM
It really would be! Lol
trailblazer295
07-12-15, 06:52 AM
I don't use centimeters........
Work in inches and feet mostly. Never met a labourer that said I need 300cm 4cmx8cm
jossh27
07-12-15, 07:09 AM
I don't use centimeters........
Work in inches and feet mostly. Never met a labourer that said I need 300cm 4cmx8cm
I agree. And i do use feet and inches when it comes to giving myself perspective on how big something is But generally i use meters when talking to my coworkers because that way there is no eff-ups in converting
trailblazer295
07-12-15, 07:20 AM
I work in the trades so I just stick with inches lol.
Would be interesting walking into a home depot and ask for a 300cm 2x4 though just to see the blank stare.
Minkness
07-12-15, 07:34 AM
I should totally do that at some point....lol
PatrickT
07-12-15, 02:52 PM
Ah, ok, want sure if that was soil or mulch.
Also, if that's a fear, then why are you doing a 1.2 trio? Why not just have a female tank?
We say that in germany not in the way you understand it. It would be actually pretty cool if they get offspring. I just guess it could run out of control ;)
Minkness
07-12-15, 04:54 PM
Ah, ok then. Well, have fun with them. As an avid crestie lover, I am envious of that set up! =)
prairiepanda
07-12-15, 08:02 PM
Awesome setup! I agree that more plants around the top would be good. Other than that, it looks spectacular! What's the heat lamp for, though? Your place get mega cold?
PatrickT
07-13-15, 04:45 AM
Awesome setup! I agree that more plants around the top would be good. Other than that, it looks spectacular! What's the heat lamp for, though? Your place get mega cold?
No, but its a security for worst case scenaro. The termostat is adjusted in a way that the heatbulb gets activated when temp drops below 16 C. As for the plants, i get an epiphtum branch full with ferns, orchids and so on. I will install it next month.
PatrickT
07-17-15, 02:38 AM
I got them today :D
The male:
http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150717/oykzggi6.jpg
Female Nr. 1:
http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150717/shb9xavq.jpg
Female 2:
http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150717/e7yyf2it.jpg
In their new home:
http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150717/fpj5tk3m.jpg
http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150717/v8yoj7mr.jpg
The guy is a little shy:
http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150717/qvevo5y8.jpg
PatrickT
08-02-15, 11:48 AM
i got an additional female :D
http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150802/8zj6v3lc.jpg
trailblazer295
08-02-15, 11:52 AM
Nice addition, I like the contrast from the white tail to black and brown body.
PatrickT
08-09-15, 09:13 AM
http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150809/kxgm92k9.jpg
She is cute :D
Albert Clark
08-09-15, 09:52 AM
wouldn't it be awesome if America joined the rest of us in the metric system. :p
America has! We just save it for mainly doctors offices and hospitals and veterinary institutions. Mainly to describe sizes of wounds and drug dosages and medications .
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