How do you care for a crested gecko or gargoyle gecko?
I think they are the same care… correct me if I’m wrong.
I’ve read care sheets, I just want to know the day-to-day care needed. How often are they fed assuming I will be feeding the powder food supplement? Are their tank sizes the same? Thanks
Also, do I need to mix calcium or anything with the food powder– or serve it as it is? I’m quite confused with the food actually! I mix it with water, right? How much do I feed it.. and how much water :S thanks again!
They have the same basic care, so I’ll just go into the Crested Geckos:
Feed the Repashy Crested Gecko diet, it is complete and nothing else needs added. You can supplement with crickets or roaches maybe a couple times a week at most but it is not necessary. Avoid any kind of baby food – it’s like junk food, not good for them at all. You mix the powder with water 2 parts water to 1 part powder. For my gecko the total mixture is about a bottle-cap full, and I leave it in for two days then change it out with new food. They eat surprisingly little and sometimes it’s hard to tell they’ve eaten at all so the basic rule is if there is poop, they’re eating.
They do need the same cage size and height is better than length.
If you have any more questions feel free to send me a message.
Day Gecko Care Sheet
Reptile Caresheet Albion Iguana
Iguanas are sensitive creatures; most of them rely on their environment for survival. Having an Albino Iguana as your pet gives you the obligation to properly care for it and make sure that it survives under your captivity.
One of the most crucial factors in an Albino Iguana’s survival is food. So being the owner, you must appropriately feed it with the right food.
Iguanas are scientifically classified as herbivores so green leafy plants should not be in its main diet. Though some people still recommend on feeding iguanas with insects and other animal protein based food.
You may have seen iguanas eating insects on televisions and magazines but research studies shows that this thing occurs only by accident. Like for example, when an insect is on a piece of plant. An iguana slowly creeps over to eat it. Then leaf and insect are simultaneously consumed by the reptile.
Experts and veterinarians recommend more vegetables to be fed to your pet and lesser animal protein or insects. This will eventually lead to better physical health.
Albino iguanas also need water, so make sure to provide them with this. Iguanas usually dip their head on the water when drinking, so also make sure to have a tall glass that is full of fresh water. Sometimes they also lick off small water droplets from plants to quench their thirst.
Water should always be available for your iguana and make certain that they are fresh. Never feed your iguana with left over vegetables because this may cause disorders in its digestive system. It will then lead to sickness or even death.
It is highly recommended to feed your iguana every day and regularly. The ideal time for feeding your iguana is early in the morning usually an hour after it is awake. Succeeding feeding all through out the day can also be done but only in small quantity. Never feed your iguana immense amounts of food before sleeping time.
Feeding your Albino Iguana in the morning gives it time to properly digest food before sleeping. In addition, the morning temperature will give your iguana the right environment to properly digest its food.
The amount of food to be given literally depends on the size and bulkiness of your iguana. The main rule in here is to feed your iguana as long as it wants to. This kind of technique will allow you to note how much your iguana can take over one feeding.
Food for your Albino Iguana should be on a shallow bowl which should be made of ceramic, glass or plastic and should be regularly cleaned. The bowl to be used should be sturdy enough to hold your iguana and should not be tipped easily.
Variety of food is also important to make your iguana feel healthy and at home. Iguanas are known to eat a large variety of fruits and flowers in the wild so it is a good idea to also feed them this way while they are in your captivity.
Aside from proper food your iguana should also have the proper lighting and sunshine. Iguanas usually get calcium from the sun rays to help them properly digest their food.
So if you want your Albino Iguana to stay healthy and have a longer life span feed them with the right amount of food and the right kind of food.
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giant eagle day geckos .?
well i am playing to buy a giant eagle day gecko ( well saving up to and when i do i have the money i wil try to convince my mom .. ) i was just wondering to the owners out there that own this gecko umm what would the care sheet be and what things i would have to buy etc so if someone that has this animal and would know the price range for everything could u please tell me thanks
thanks everyone for your help !
I assume were talking about phelsuma madagascariensis grandis
this is the largest species of day gecko and thus need alot of room, please remember when looking at caresheets most will be fairly generic ones for phelsuma species (day geckos) and pay attention to the size requirements for larger species (some might not give info for larger species thus providing tank sizes that are too small for this species). the enclosure must be 2+ foot tall and 16+ inches wide. remember being a diurnal species they will require UVB lighting I would recommend 5% (repti-sun ones are good) a basking spot of about 30C and high humidity. phelsuma species have very delicate skin and arent good for handling, they are also pretty quick, they do make great display petts but if you want something you can handle this isnt the species for you
this site give some pretty good info http://www.phelsumaweb.com/eng/