What is the best gecko to get for a first timer?

[newcomer]

Hi,

My name's Emma & I'm new at this. I'm tossing up between a knob-tail & a thick tail gecko as my first one.

Are these the best two? Any other suggestions?

Thanks

 

[Daryl_H]

knob tails require less heat but can over heat if kept in a hot place of the house i would suggest knob tails. but geckos are look but dont touch type of critter
cheers

 

[Jay]

From experience with both I'd go the thickies.
Require little to no heat, seem to tolerate a cage mate with less issues ( in my experience), and seen more often being there not big tunnelers.

 

[Reptile_Boy]

Hey Emma.

Wlcome to the site

they are gret geckos i have kept both and i would say thick tails would be a good first timer gecko.

Cheers

Damien

 

[Chrisreptile]

I would go for a Nephrurus levis levis.
They are a very hardy gecko as long as there requirements are met.
As mentioned, these geckos are a look but dont touch animal, love to dig burrows and are also nocturnal.

 

[Freeloader]

Marbled Velvet geckos are easy to keep. They have the added advantage of being colourful. They are climbers though and you need a lid on your tank. You can contact John McGrath in Mitcham to see what he has got. If you want his number pm me.

 

[newcomer]

hi all, thanks so much for all your posts. i'm seeing a guy in williamstown tomorrow about a smooth knob tailed gecko, 2 month old male, selling for $200. is this about right?
also, i have a small heat pad under the enclosure, what temperature is right for a knob tail? i think i read somewhere around 28degrees?
thanks again