Empty tank syndrome

[Missvan]

I was actually planning on getting either a Crested or a Leopard Gecko, prior to get getting my newest Ball Python. After a bit of research, I decided on a Leopard Gecko. The reason I chose a Leopard is because, unlike many other Geckos, they cannot stick to slick surfaces. They handle more like a Bearded Dragon (if that makes sense), other than that they aren't as personable as a Dragon. They're lazy little creatures . Crested Geckos like to jump on your face and on walls, etc, which makes them a little annoying to handle in the beginning if you get a skittish one. Also, this is just me being shallow, but I'm not too crazy about them if their tail falls of - they look stumpy and odd, and the tails DO NOT regenerate. Leopard Geckos can look silly too if they lose their tail and regenerate it, but I think they're less likely to drop their tail then a Crested (just my observation from seeing the number of Leopards with natural tails versus Cresties with tails).

Leopards come in awesome colors, as do Cresties. Leopards to better with more floor space, and since Cresties climb a taller enclosure is better for them, therefore if you have a standard 10 gallon a Leopard would do better. Cresties also require misting. Leopard Geckos need to eat insects (crickets, mealworms, etc) and Cresties only need them as supplement (they eat Crested Gecko Diet - ex. Rapashy), so that makes Cresties a little easier in the feeding department. Overall, I think they are both great choices, but I personally would chose a Leopard as I feel they are more handleable, calmer in temperament, and less hard to catch when they escape =D! Of course, people who have Cresties usually LOVE THEM to pieces and they do make great pets, but that is just my opinion! Plus, who can resist this face??


(Photo credit given to: Cumbria Reptile Keepers - it is NOT my photo)