Gotta go with the cresties, too! I'm looking forward to having some myself sometime this year. As for food prep...things are easier than ever. They have a commercial gecko-food that they can do well on. Crix aren't that difficult to do, but if I understand right, are not a necessity. And you can use baby-food to give them their fruit. If you do feel like you need to chop fresh fruits and veggies, you can prepare a few days' worth at a time and keep it in the fridge. (That's what I do for my beardie...just grab a handful for him each morning. )