Viper gecko help

[hirschy75]

does anyone know anything about viper geckos. more specifically anyone that does own these amazing creatures of God how do you keep your tank heated and lit? also any fun facts or interesting things would be most appreciated
thanks

[mlededee]

i don't own any viper geckos currently but have researched them in the past as i am interested in possibly owning a few at some point. supplemental lighting is not necessary for vipers as they are nocturnal geckos. for heat, flexwatt heat tape controlled by a thermostat will work best. the hot side should be about 87-90 degrees, with ambient temps around 78-80 with a slight drop at night to 74-76 degrees.

[Kristy]

I agree, I don't own them but would love to in the future. I do know someone who has them. She uses undertank heaters. Flexwatt would be even better. They are awesome little geckos and don't get very big. NOt many people have them though. I don't think that they are that popular yet. I read about them for sometime a while back. I just had to google them and I found some info on them. I would give you the link but I am on my laptop and don't have them right off hand.

EDIT: I also remember reading that they have a really high calcium requirement. Heavily dusting their feeders with calcium. I think that useing a high quality cricket gutload would be good though, then dusting with calcium. Its all in the gutload lol.

[mlededee]

i very nearly bought a few viper babies at daytona this past year. they are SO tiny! one day i will get some--even if it is just for pets. do you have any currently hirschy75 or are you just researching?

[hirschy75]

i very nearly bought a few viper babies at daytona this past year. they are SO tiny! one day i will get some--even if it is just for pets. do you have any currently hirschy75 or are you just researching?

no i am purchasing two in a few days

[mlededee]

make sure to post some pics once you get them settled in!