In the market for a crested gecko

[nebby3103]

here's the thing--if you can't afford the cost of the animal you can't afford to own the animal. the price of the actual animal is the least expense you will have. you also have to consider the cost of the animal's enclosure and everything in it and all upgrades required as the animal grows. then there is the cost of food and any vet bills that may be required during the course of owning the animal. if the cost of the animal alone makes you cringe, you may need to rethink things a bit.

Here's the thing -- and I don't mean to be rude -- I know what I'm getting myself into. I'm 21 years old. I wouldn't buy an animal I couldn't take good care of. I had to stretch my budget to buy my BP, it's food, it's enclosure and other supplies, and she's doing wonderuflly. All I'm saying is that I don't want a $500 lizard. Just like I didn't want a $1500 BP. The normal ones grow and behave the same way as all of the fancy morphs, and I'm not at a place where I can afford anything fancy. If I buy a crested gecko, it will be in good hands. No worries.

Now, the reason I posted is becuase I don't know where to buy one. I know about pet stores, and would prefer to steer clear. Shows are good, and I'll probably end up buying at one, but I'd like to do some leg work first. Can anyone direct me to a reputable breeder who sells online? (I guess I'll start at your site, mlededee!) Thanks.

[mlededee]

it's all good, it is just all too often that you see people who want to buy an animal for cheap and don't take the other things into consideration. you might try www.pangea.com for a hatchling or juvie crested. matt has some very reasonably priced cresteds for sale right now and usually updates every few weeks with new geckos.

[nebby3103]

Thanks! I also found "Crested Lady" (I forget the URL) who appears to be out of the business for a while. Her page links to several breeders she believes to be good.

One other question while I'm here: would a cage 12Wx12Dx18H be sufficent for 2 crested geckos (both female, of course)? I know the appropriate size for 1 and for 3...

[mlededee]

i think that's a bit small for 2 adult cresteds. something more like 18x18x18 would be better--that's the size of one of the medium sized exo terra enclosures.

[nebby3103]

A lizard cube!! Ok. Thanks. Those Exo-Terra's are exactly what I'm looking at. I'll bump the size up a notch.

[mlededee]

i thought that might be what you were looking at based on the size you asked about.

[nebby3103]

What about a 20L (30x12x12H)? I already have one and it could save me a little dough. But, if it won't work, it won't work.