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03-31-11, 08:21 AM
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Which lizard - gecko would be best for me?
I hope someone can help me.
I am new here and looking to get a reptile.
Any lizards or geckos you know who are ....
-active in day
-eats vegetables and fruits with crickets on the side (or just crickets)
-as adult will be small to medium in size or as adult wont need over 30g or so habitat
-can be held and handled
Thanks for your help!
Last edited by infernalis; 03-31-11 at 08:53 AM..
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03-31-11, 08:54 AM
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Re: Which lizard - gecko would be best for me?
Leopard Geckos are worth looking into...
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03-31-11, 08:57 AM
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Re: Which lizard - gecko would be best for me?
I would really recommend crested geckos. Although they are nocturnal, some cresties will still be out and about during the day. They can eat a diet of only Crested Gecko Diet (a specialized powder that you mix with water) and you can throw in some dusted insects every once in a while. As long as your room temps aren't unusually high or low, they thrive at room temperature. They also come in a HUGE range of colors and patterns and an adult can easily be housed in a 20 gallon tank. Hope this helps 
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03-31-11, 09:16 AM
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Re: Which lizard - gecko would be best for me?
Hello and welcome!
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03-31-11, 09:18 AM
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Re: Which lizard - gecko would be best for me?
Thank you!!
Those are great suggestions and what cute reptiles they are!
I think I am really set up on having a diurnal lizard or gecko tho ...
Any other suggestions are welcomed! thanks!!
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03-31-11, 09:24 AM
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Re: Which lizard - gecko would be best for me?
Anoles, or long tailed grass lizards
But no so fun to look at but tjey are great to watch
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03-31-11, 09:32 AM
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Re: Which lizard - gecko would be best for me?
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Originally Posted by jay0133
Anoles, or long tailed grass lizards
But no so fun to look at but tjey are great to watch
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Yeah, I saw those at local petshop. Looks like we cant really handle those, so I crossed it out of 'yes' list.
Is important for me to be able to handle them and get a reptile who is active in day.
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03-31-11, 11:12 AM
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Re: Which lizard - gecko would be best for me?
Can someone translate a 30g into feet and inches for this old fashioned english geezer?
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03-31-11, 11:20 AM
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Re: Which lizard - gecko would be best for me?
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Can someone translate a 30g into feet and inches for this old fashioned english geezer?
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I think she means 30 gallon aquarium.
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03-31-11, 11:27 AM
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Re: Which lizard - gecko would be best for me?
Aye but what size is that in english?
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03-31-11, 11:32 AM
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Re: Which lizard - gecko would be best for me?
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Aye but what size is that in english?
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I guess if a height needed tank, i would say max 2 1\2 feet and same for those other tanks that are longer from side to side.
Not sure if that's help.
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03-31-11, 11:34 AM
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Re: Which lizard - gecko would be best for me?
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Aye but what size is that in english?
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Rob
30 Gallon 36 1/4 x12 5/8 x16 3/4
30 Breeder 36 3/16 x18 1/4 x12 15/16
these are all in inches
This site is great
Chart of Tank Sizes
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03-31-11, 12:05 PM
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Re: Which lizard - gecko would be best for me?
Cheers Jay
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03-31-11, 12:24 PM
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Re: Which lizard - gecko would be best for me?
Hi welcome! crested... 
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03-31-11, 01:10 PM
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Re: Which lizard - gecko would be best for me?
Thank, I am really looking for a lizard active in the day ....
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