Crested Questions

I slide my hand up to Pineapple's legs, and he steps up like a parrot. :D If he's hanging onto a plant or something, I just detatch him as gently as possible. I try not to hold him too much, because they are a little delicate, but he's by far my favorite animal to hold. I love his little feet, and his bumpy/soft skin, and rubbing his wittle head...okay, I'm done. :P

Hi there,

I recently got into cresties too. They are really fun to handle! And so cute.

If you're still curious about a planted tank, here's a pic of my viv. Planted tanks are so awesome. Mine doesn't even smell like anything. I have a few plastic tubs though, those things smell!
http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8a6f2eb4.jpg

From what breeders have told me, it's okay to keep juvies (5-10 grams) in 6-7 quart shoe boxes. I moved my fastest growing crestie into her 12x12x18 Zoomed when she hit 15 grams. She's floating around 23g now :)

Anyways, you can feed CGD diet exclusively if you like. But I personally believe its great for them to get some variety. I do CGD changed every other day and gut loaded dusted dubias once or twice a week. I've tried Big Fat Gecko Diet but none of these little buggers touch it. I've heard Pangea Fruit Smoothie is very popular as well but I think that must be supplemented with gutloaded bugs.

As for morphs... well I'm not sure if they are true morphs but there are certainly some characteristics in cresties that are important to note:
- Flame
- Harlequin
- Pinstripe
- Phantom/reverse (?) Pinstripe
- Brindle
- Tiger
- Dalmatian/Super Dalmatian
Theres a great guide on PangeaReptile forums. I would link it if possible but my phone is not cooperating.


Everyone else has posted some great advice so I can't add too much to this. Just hope you find a great little friend!

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Always love seeing your viv. What light are you using?