Crested Gecko - Baby Setup

[halofan654]

please someone answer my question:: i have a 10 gallon tank but its not the tall version can a baby crestie do well in there untill he is about 4 months??

[SupremeGecko]

@halofan654 Doesn't anyone answer this for you? Yes, of course a young gecko will do fine in this setup. Provide lots of climbing places and hiding places. Mist daily and provide CGD.

[SuperFreelaptops]

@131natamaru no they don't need a lamp, they just need humidity between 60-80% and temperatures between 65-80 degrees.

[SupremeGecko]

15 gallon would be a bit large for a baby

[oWigglez]

Im thinking of getting a Crested Gecko. I have a 15 gallon tank but Im wondering if it is to much for a baby Crestie.

[131Natamaru]

Do they need a lamp at all?

[SupremeGecko]

If you are gone for a week, they will need to be misted every other day.

Congrats on getting the crested gecko.

[TheMusiciankid16]

You just answered my question and I'm getting one in a few days and then going on vacation three weeks later for a week. Will my gecko be alright on it own if I leave meal worms in a dish and a couple of bowls of water

[MyGuthix]

How much for one

[SupremeGecko]

@MyGuthix for a young crested gecko? You can find them on the Supreme Gecko web site.

[SupremeGecko]

The best thing you can feed baby crested geckos is Crested Gecko Diet.

We feed CGD to our babies right from the start.

You can find it on our Supreme Gecko store page.

[hunterallen48]

what should i feed them i have 2 that just hatched about 5 days ago and i have some baby food in a very small inclosure. . should i feed them smalll crickets or should i wait?

[MAO94matt]

i have a 10 week old crestie and i have them set up in a familiar set up. how long en till i need to get something bigger?

thanks

[SupremeGecko]

@MAO94matt about 10 weeks :) Seriously, it depends on the size of the container. With babies, we keep them in the smaller kritter keepers until they are about a month and a half then transfer then to a container that is about 5 gallons for another 3 months. At that point they are either sold or marked as a hold back and moved to a 10 gallon tank. Hope this helps.

[TheBaty]

can you keep baby geckos together?

[SupremeGecko]

@TheBaty absolutely. We keep two together, clutch mates, and have never had an issue.

[SupremeGecko]

@TheBaty that is a great idea that I share often. Don't rub as much as dab the food on the nose and allow it to lick it off.

[geckokid94]

when born how long do u wait to feed crickets

and when do u start to feed diet

[SupremeGecko]

@geckokid94 I start with the diet right away- simply because I am feeding many animals, it doesn't make sense to exclude this one or that one simply because the are under 3-4 days. We feed the diet exclusively for about a month or so then start adding crickets and mealworms to their enclosures.

[geckokid94]

@SupremeGecko thanks if there not intrested should i rub some on the noise

[coolcrestedgeckos]

This is a good setup for a baby. I use Faunariums which are the same thing really as a kritter keeper.

[SupremeGecko]

I think everyone does it a bit different. I like the kks' size and ease of use. This year, I may think about a tub & rack system to make it a bit easier- something around 8 qts. However, I will still have the paper towel and egg cartons in the enclosure.

[slayer58931]

great idea for setting them up wally, im going to need to get one of those!

[masterjo111]

insted of usin kritter keeper wat size tub is good for a hatchling? 6qt 16qt?

[TBGeckos]

Nice and basic setup!

I keep my baby crested gecko in a large sterilite show-off bin. I installed window screening in the top for ventilation. I use paper towel as a substrate, with fake small exo-terra plants, and bamboo.

[BallPythonLuver]

Great setup. Really cute baby geckos!