Quick question

I am always keeping my eyes open for a new herp to obtain and the idea of a Crested intrigues me.

Just a few questions.

UV lighting can be used but isn't nessciary, right?

Also can T-Rex Crested Gecko Diet be used through out the life of a Crested?

Finally if the t-rex diet can be used through life, are crickets needed? Are there any other types of bugs, such as meal worms or something that can be eaten?

Thanks much.

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Originally Posted by Reptilian

I am always keeping my eyes open for a new herp to obtain and the idea of a Crested intrigues me.

Just a few questions.

UV lighting can be used but isn't nessciary, right?

Also can T-Rex Crested Gecko Diet be used through out the life of a Crested?

Finally if the t-rex diet can be used through life, are crickets needed? Are there any other types of bugs, such as meal worms or something that can be eaten?

Thanks much.

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It's been a while since i had crested geckos, but based on my memory, i'll try to answer your questions.

Not sure about UV lighting. I don't believe i used UV.

Yes I used T-Rex CGD from the day i acquired them till the day I sold them. I'm sure they're still on it :)

every other feeding i fed crickets covered in calcium powder (or mealworms) and baby food with a side of CGD. I believe it's important for them to still get mealworms and crickets...I alternated the live food with liquid diet..ie:

Monday: CGD and baby food
Wednesday: Crickets/Mealworms
Friday: CGD and Baby food
Sunday: Crickets/Mealworms

you get the point :)

I bet Emily (mlededee) could answer your questions a little more thoroughly...she only has about 70 cresteds or so...

uv lighting can be used but is not necessary. just be careful that any lighting used doesn't heat the cage up--cresteds need to be kept at temps between 68-80 degrees.

yes, the t-rex diet can be fed for the crested's entire life. you can feed it exclusively or in addition to insects and other fresh fruit (but not citrus) mixes. crickets, feeder roaches and phoenix worms are good insect feeders for cresteds. mealworms aren't a good choice because of their highly chitinous shells--cresteds don't break this down when they digest mealworms so they don't get much nutrition from them. if you must feed mealworms you should cut their heads off prior to feeding so the juicy insides get digested. :)

you know you want a crested. everyone does. :D

They sound super easy to care for and are super cute too! I think they maybe my next purchase. Now what breeders do you suggest?