First geckos

[jakethomas]

Hi everyone im getting a pair of smooth knob tail geckos and im getting a exo terra tank but i don't no what size i should get. I also don't know what accessories i need so can you post what i need and things like that.

Thank jake

 

[shellfisch]

Starter Kit for gecko


Have a look at this link Jake, it may give you some help until someone who knows a little more about gecko set ups sees your post
There is also a little book called 'Keeping Australian Geckos' written by Rob Porter that you may find really helpful. It's not very expensive. You can get it from some pet/reptile shops or online through the Herp Shop or Ebay.

 

[jakethomas]

thanks that helps a little bit.

 

[jakethomas]

Need more info.

 

[Kristy_07]

What sort of info do you need, mate? I assume you have researched their heat, feeding requirements, etc.?

 

[jakethomas]

What sort of info do you need, mate? I assume you have researched their heat, feeding requirements, etc.?

I can't find what size enclosure i want im thinking a 45cmx45cmx45cm exo terra and i also want to no if i should get a form of light on the top of the cage if you could tell me some product that would be great.

 

[giglamesh]

they like most geckos are nocturnal so a light it likely to make them hide more. research seriously before you get them. a great book is Keeping Australian Geckos

 

[giglamesh]

heres a thread i started http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-discussion-42/size-requirements-common-knob-tails-135404. i ended up getting thick tails in in the end

 

[Jay84]

You dont need anything as expensive or fancy as an exo terra enclosure. A simple 2 foot glass tank or a plastic tub would suffice. A thin layer of sand to cover the bottom, 2 upturned plant saucers, one in the hot end and one in the cool end. Heat one third of the enclosure from the bottom using a heatcord or heat mat on a thermostat set to approx 30*. Spray the cool end of the enclosure every couple of days to provide drinking water from droplets on the enclosure walls.

This is all that is needed. No lighting as they are nocturnal. No lid as they are terrestrial (unless you have a cat etc).

 

[jakethomas]

You dont need anything as expensive or fancy as an exo terra enclosure. A simple 2 foot glass tank or a plastic tub would suffice. A thin layer of sand to cover the bottom, 2 upturned plant saucers, one in the hot end and one in the cool end. Heat one third of the enclosure from the bottom using a heatcord or heat mat on a thermostat set to approx 30*. Spray the cool end of the enclosure every couple of days to provide drinking water from droplets on the enclosure walls.

This is all that is needed. No lighting as they are nocturnal. No lid as they are terrestrial (unless you have a cat etc).

thanks that helps a lot.