Good beginner lizard?

[prairiepanda]

$60 is a fair price for a garg, but you might find a better deal at the expo. Plus you'll have more to choose from. Some breeders have package deals that include an enclosure, so you might save money that way. Don't forget to pick up some food(Pangea or Repashy) at the expo as well(ask what brand and flavor the breeder has been using, as some individuals are picky) because pet stores usually don't have the good stuff.

It's good to make note of what your LPS has for enclosures and stuff too in case you need to get things on the way home if the expo doesn't have everything, but that's unlikely. You should be able to find everything you need at the expo at a better price.

My personal preference for an enclosure would be one of the acrylic ones, but the Exo terra ones are nice too. If you're getting a baby, though, it would be easier to start with a kritter keeper and upgrade later on.

Here's a shopping list for ya:
> Food/water dishes (the breeders usually have mini solo cups that work well for this)
> some fake plants (look for things for climbing as well as hiding)
> appropriately sized enclosure
> gecko food (Pangea or Repashy; ask the breeder)
> a gecko!!!
If you want you can also pick up a spray bottle for misting there. Otherwise you can get one at a dollar store. You can use newspaper or paper towel as substrate.