wnaplay1647545503 Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 My son wants a gecko as a pet and I'm not sure how good of a pet they are. I need to know what kind of life a gecko needs. From housing to general upkeep. And no I dont need any insurance jokes. Help is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old dirty bastard Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Yeah dont they sell insurance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad is Dead Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 . And no I dont need any insurance jokes. damnit i was so excited when i saw this thread w/ no replies...but no im dissapointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Get him a Bearded Dragon, the best reptilian pet ever. Most gekos are tropical and stickl'er about their environment. Plus many tend to be ill tempered. I had a bearded dragon for almost 7 years, got here fresh from the egg, best pet I've ever had. Keep them under a heat lamp and warm and they will be active, cool them off and they'll be lazy.....well, they're lazy all the time. They eat crickets, my adult ate live mice. She rocked, very freindly. http://www.lihs.org/files/caresheets/BD_tank.gif infant, about $50 for a pretty and healty one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted September 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Can you play with them? Are they kid friendly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 I got a 55 gallon here with a couple cracks in it. Wont hold water but would make a killer tank for a lizard. Want it? Its free if you come pick it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted September 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Last time I was in somerset I knocked over a big tree right behind the subway. Took out the sidewalk. I might have to sneak in. I'll check with the wifey. How bad are the cracks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Trip to the hole in the wall? Damn you, you know how much I had to pay to get that shit fixed? The cracks are in one of the upper corners. As far as I remeber(its been in the basement for awhile) the cracks arent rough to the touch. And you can put that side in the back(kid safe:)). I can try and get pics for ya if you're interested. I have a heat lamp as well, I think its 250-500 watt bulb, housing and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 bearded dragon would be a great alternative. I used to be a zoo keeper so i've worked with many animals. most bearded dragons will just sit on ur hand. there is a good way to hold them put their belly on ur hand put their head through your forefinger and middle finger and lay the body down ur arm. they'll sit there forever if u let them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Total Sign Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Have an iguana, great pet. Eats greens/tofu/vitamin spray. robably 4-5 feet long now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 depending on how old the child is i would not recommend an iguana. sometimes u get temperamental ones, and those tails are something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Can you play with them? Are they kid friendly? http://www.azootoyou.com/files/Bearded_Dragon_and_child_touching.jpg Absolutely. Get them as young as possible and just get them used to being handled. An older one that had a rough life is just like anything else, it'll be pissed off. How old is your boy? Reptiles are not for babies, their poo can carry salmonilla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TGrant Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 I had a leapord gecko for about 7 years. He ate crickets and the occasional grasshopper. When he died he was around 1 1/2 feet long. I wouldn't mind having another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthmonkey Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 my roommate has a fuckbuddy who stores her's here. Leapord gecko. they are nochternal. they eat crickets and grasshoppers. when they are out they are entertaining but can get away from you very quickly. personally i think the leapord gecko is the ugliest of them. iwould recommend a rain forest gecko. they do need heat so if you have ac or in the wintertime they do need to be protected from any kinds of cold drafts etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Did I mention that Bearded Dragons are Omnivours? Feed it crickets or share your salad. Mine loved PBnJ sammiches. Never gave her much, thought she might get sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 just remember no iceburg lettuce, its not nutritous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bauer Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 they dig leafy greens...collard and/or kale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 they dig leafy greens...collard and/or kale! Celary, too, good source of water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Quik7 Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 i had one for a while...found it on my ceiling in Florida...and i've had a few friends with them. they are pretty laid-back lizards, fun to watch but otherwise boring, and they are very fast. just remember, Geckos can climb walls and go upside down...so if he gets out it migh be amusing. i'd say they need just what any other lizzie needs, aquarium, heat rock and lamp, they have to have a place to hide, maybe a spray bottle to give him a little rain, crickets or mealworms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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