need help with crestie enclosure?

[Aric]

Im wanting to get into crested geckos and so far ive got a 20 tall tank up on its end, I plan on paper towel/unprinted newspaper substrate, plenty of driftwood (is that ok?) climbing areas, couple hides. Anything else I should add? I also plan on using the Crested Gecko Diet from T-Rex.

[mlededee]

if you have a 20 tall you don't need to turn it from how it would normally sit. if it is a 20 long, then yes, turning it vertically is a good thing. keep in mind that these are good sizes for subadults and adults but if you plan on getting babies or juvies they will do best in something smaller to start.

driftwood is fine, just sanitize it first. they also like some fake vinery (with leaves) to climb and hide in. might want to add some dishes or something to hold disposable deli cups for food and water. a lot of people like the stands pangea has: http://www.pangeareptile.com/products.htm#cupholders.

[Aric]

Its a regular 20, I do plan on getting an adult or sub-adult. Which stand would you recommend, the small one or the larger one? Also, I read the temps should be from 70-80 and the room I plan on keeping them in is mostly in the mid to low 70's but there are a few times where it gets down to about 67-68, would that be bad at all?

[mlededee]

those temps are perfect. 67-68 is the lowest i'd really recommend, but adults especially are fine at those temps in the winter or for short periods of time.

either size stand really is fine, but if you plan to house more than two adults together i'd probably go with the bigger one since they will eat and drink more.

[Aric]

Thanks for the help!!!