| Geckos are good starter pets that wouldnt put much | | | | Note that Geckos are climbers and should therefore |
| of a dent in your pockets, being inexpensive and | | | | be provided with an elevated tank as well to provide |
| easy to find. But then again, every Gecko owner | | | | more vertical crawl space. For its substrates, better |
| should take note of a few Pet Care Tips that would | | | | choose dry materials such as paper towels, |
| help ensure the health and well-being of this reptile. | | | | calcium-based sand, a reptile carpet or slate rocks to |
| Handling Your Geckos | | | | which captive bred Geckos are quite used to. |
| Geckos are quite domesticated with some species, | | | | Being nocturnal creatures, incandescent bulbs and |
| like the Leopard Geckos, largely bred in captivity and | | | | reptile bulbs should be installed accordingly at the |
| are therefore used to subsisting in a terrarium | | | | mouth of the tank while sustaining an ideal |
| environment. These creatures also have very | | | | temperature gradient which would help Geckos and |
| low-aggression tendencies and are therefore very | | | | most reptiles regulate their body temperatures to aid |
| easy to handle and maintain as pets. You can even | | | | in pertinent bodily functions such as digestion. |
| grab them by their tails without eliciting a hostile | | | | Feeding Your Geckos |
| reaction and most Geckos can regenerate their tails | | | | It is important to maintain a steady supply of water |
| in case it falls off. | | | | and moist in the Geckos tank. You can put in a |
| Housing Your Geckos | | | | sturdy container for this as these lizards like to drink |
| Adult Geckos would thrive well on a humid and moist | | | | a lot and would even lap at the droplets of water |
| environment. Therefore, the pets terrarium should be | | | | produced by its moist environment. |
| designed to contain a reasonable amount of moisture | | | | Geckos would enjoy a meal of crickets, worms and |
| and heat to achieve the conditions of its habitat. A 15 | | | | locusts that would easily fit into their mouth. It is also |
| to 20 gallon plastic container reasonably filled up with | | | | important to feed your pet with nutritious meal, 2 or |
| patches of moss, vermiculite and the volcanic glass, | | | | 3 times a week. Therefore, its preythe insectsshould |
| perlite at the bottom of the tank should do the trick. | | | | be nourished with Gut-load; 12 hours before feeding |
| There are also tanks made of glass, plastic, metal | | | | the same to the Geckos. Moreover, prey should be |
| and wood coated with melamine that can be | | | | dusted with calcium supplement which helps in the |
| purchased from pet shops. However, plastic and | | | | development of a strong bone structure for your |
| wood tanks come in highly recommended. | | | | pet. |