Incoming reptile.....

[Turn7]

Following on from my thread a while ago, Ive decided to go ahead and have a go at keeping my first reptile - a Crested Gecko.

The viv is all set up and heating/lighting all cycled up and running, the inhabitant is being collected on the 27th...

viv...




The incoming inhabitant..."Malcolm"

[evilmunkey]

Malcolm ... top name he looks great. not had any experience with reptiles but he looks awsome as does his new digs. looks like youve done your homework on keeping em too.

[Shaw Tarse]

Out of interest, what happens if you have a power cut?

[Turn7]

Shaw Tarse said:

Out of interest, what happens if you have a power cut?

You keep your fingers crossed its back on reasonably quickly....

I also have a 600 litre Cichlid tank....

[Shaw Tarse]

I was just wondering, with the recent powercuts that have lasted days for some

[Turn7]

Shaw Tarse said:

I was just wondering, with the recent powercuts that have lasted days for some

Yeah, that would create a major issue.Mainly for the fish though, as without the filters flowing and correct temps, you stand to lose all the beneficial bacteria in the filters.This could then cause huge ammonia/nitrite spikes which are fatal for fish.

The Gecko would just about last, wrap the viv in a duvet and try not to open to allow heat to escape.

Anyway...

[Heathwood]

Turn7 said:

The Gecko would just about last, wrap the viv in a duvet and try not to open to allow heat to escape.

If you have access to hot water, or can heat water, a hot water bottle (with a cover so the gecko can't burn itself) placed in the viv gives the little guy somewhere nice and warm to lay if it gets too cold.

[Turn7]

Good advice Heathwood.

Rubbish pic, but the boys now in his new home....

[Turn7]

Some better pics of the little guy....


Malcolm10114 by mark_p99, on Flickr


2Malcolm10114 by mark_p99, on Flickr

[Shaw Tarse]

He's ace!
I wouldn't want one myself, if a mate got one, it's the first thing I'd look at if I went round their house!!

[Turn7]

Cheers, I think the same.

[Carthage]

He's gorgeous.