New Crested from the NH show!

Finally got my first Crested at the NH show yesterday. I set him up in an exoterra this morning. I think he likes his setup. I'm gonna change it up a bit cause I just used what I had around. He uses the perch to go to the glass from one side to the other. His colors changes are pretty cool:)
His setup (for now)
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/j...rracrested.jpg
He's a cute little bugger!
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/j...t/Crested2.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/j...t/Crested1.jpg

I am jealous. It took all my self restraint to not snatch up one or two of these. I loved them. SO adorable! And you chose a cutie!

thats one awsome gecko!!! i wish i had one:(

Beautiful new addition! Hey next time the show comes around maybe we should meet up to look at stuff. My boyfriend is really into cresties, he picked up one of his own at the show, and his brother got a gargoyle gecko.

Do you remember which vendor you bought him from?

Thanks guys! That would be cool if we could all meet up there. I think it was Royal Reptilia that I got him from. He had some cool cresteds. I wanted a baby knobtail, but they were $350!

Congrats on the new crestie. I'm sure you'll have another sometime soon. They're so addictive. :yes:

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Originally Posted by tigerlily

Congrats on the new crestie. I'm sure you'll have another sometime soon. They're so addictive. :yes:

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I don't doubt that one bit! I'll probably be breeding them by this time next year;) LOL

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Originally Posted by waltah!

I don't doubt that one bit! I'll probably be breeding them by this time next year;) LOL

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Oh be careful with that wish! You'll be overrun with babies in NO time. :giggle:

Oh nice pickup!!!

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Originally Posted by waltah!

I don't doubt that one bit! I'll probably be breeding them by this time next year;) LOL

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Ha ha, i'll end up with my own table at the show next year!
...and to Pattycakes...thanks, Bruddah!

nice lizard. Did you see the one that they wanted $1000 for. It was huge too. I'm not sure of the species, but definitely a gecko

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Originally Posted by kjhowland

nice lizard. Did you see the one that they wanted $1000 for. It was huge too. I'm not sure of the species, but definitely a gecko

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No, I didn't see that. I wonder what kind it was.

I think it was labeled "Pine Island".

I agree that we should all at least meet and have lunch or something at the next manchester expo. That would be very fun. :)

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Originally Posted by kjhowland

I think it was labeled "Pine Island".

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Rhacodactylus Leachianus henkeli pine island.

Or "leachie" for short, although there are several varieties depending on what Island they are from in New Caledonia. They are the same species and can cross-breed, creating new mutts/hybrids. Some people are all for that, while others want to keep them 'pure.'

They are an awesome gecko. The world's largest, btw. I'd love to get one. They are also one of the few lizards to actually vocalize; they bark, whistle, chirp, click and purr, depending on their mood and if you are doing something they like or not. :P

The price will drop in coming years, as more and more people get interested in having them and breeding them. At $1000 a pop (some are even more expensive) it is mostly breeders who are grabbing them all up.

One of the reasons they are so expensive now is that they take 5 years to reach sexual maturity. Also, they are very picky when choosing a mate. If they don’t like each other, they will fight and possibly kill one another, so introducing them for that ‘first date’ is rather nerve-racking, to say the least! ;)

This guy isn't fully grown.
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w...i_pineisl2.jpg

What are you using for substrate? Aspen? I've never seen anyone use wood based before.

It is aspen. I've temporarily switched to paper towels until I can get to the store for some peat moss. I'm not sure if aspen is a problem, but didn't want to take any chances.

Thats probably a safer bet. I was wondering how that would work with the daily misting. Cute gecko btw. :)