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06-May-08, 07:43 PM
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hi guys getting my snake next week but really want a gecko as well i need to know what a good firs one is and what the setup consists of thanks guys
Pete
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06-May-08, 07:53 PM
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06-May-08, 07:58 PM
|  | Regular Member | Join Date: Aug-06 Location: Rockingham Wa Age/Gender: 27  | | | Give people a chance to respond  . enclosure type depends on gecko type - the levis sub species can be kept in open top tanks, while other geckos can climb glass. Decide on a gecko type - maybe do a search on this site or another for gex and choose one which you like the look of and which is easy to care for - the threads should tell you that. Good luck.
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06-May-08, 09:08 PM
|  | Regular Member | Join Date: Dec-07 Gender:  | | | | Pete,
You will definitely need to follow Jens advice. Pick your beasties first as the enclosures will need to be very different for different species. Try GeckoDans website, it has some great pickies. Make a short list and then check out prices. Also consider where they naturally occur. If you get something local to your area you won't have to spend as much on enclosure costs like heating. When you find something you like and can afford, you can ask the folks here for specific advice on your chosen beasts. I have started with Lesueurs and am glad I did. They use the whole tank, including running along the underside of the lid!!
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06-May-08, 09:15 PM
| | Regular Member | | | | | guys i think i want an amey or marble velvet gecko
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06-May-08, 09:22 PM
| | Regular Member | | | | | oh and any suggestions on good sites would be good
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06-May-08, 10:19 PM
|  | Subscriber | Join Date: Nov-06 Location: Wollongong Age/Gender: 23 | | | | I wouldn't go straight for amyae in my opinion.
From my experience i would be suggesting either u.milii or n.levi for any first timer.
Simple to keep, breed and care for, and are far easier on the pocket than amyae.......better to learn with the basics than leap into the more involved species.
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06-May-08, 10:23 PM
| | Regular Member | Join Date: Aug-06 Location: Rockingham Wa Age/Gender: 27 | | | Levis levis are great, pretty, fairly active, easy feeders, and apparently easy breeders - will someone tell my trio that
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06-May-08, 11:35 PM
| | Regular Member | | | | | guys how much are nephurus Levis Levis
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06-May-08, 11:37 PM
| | Subscriber | Join Date: Nov-06 Location: Wollongong Age/Gender: 23 | | | | Generally around $150ea.
Ruby coloured reds, or stronger coloured red ones usually fetch more.
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07-May-08, 03:52 PM
| | Regular Member | | | | | hmmmm any thing cheaper its not that i would not like 1 just a bit out of my price range
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07-May-08, 03:53 PM
|  | Invert nut Subscriber | Join Date: Oct-05 Location: QLD Gender: | | | | marbleds can sometimes go for $20-$30 bynoes i got mine for $50 each and some diplodactylus for about $80-$90
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07-May-08, 03:58 PM
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07-May-08, 04:00 PM
| | Invert nut Subscriber | Join Date: Oct-05 Location: QLD Gender: | | | | thats marbled velvet gecko's
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07-May-08, 04:04 PM
| | Regular Member | | | | | oh so what type are you talking about
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