I got a new gecko for xmas from my b-friend! I picked it out at the East Bay Vivarium in Berkeley, last Saturday. What a neat place that is! Their business card says it has the "largest selection of reptiles in the U.S.". I picked a small crested gecko that is brownish-gold with black small spots and a very nice pattern within its crest down its back and tail. It is too young to be sexed. And, I have not decided on a name, yet. I have redesigned Art's enclosure for this gecko (same items; different arrangement). The highly knowledgeable folks at EB Vivarium recommended a heat source to keep the temp at around 75 degrees or so, so I have added a ceramic heater in a wire fixture placed on top of the enclosure.
I am feeding the new gecko small-sized crickets with calcium powder sprinkled on top. I have also put applesauce with calcium mixed in, in the enclosure. Until Art got sick and I went to the vet, I was unaware of the calcium requirements of geckos. I won't make that mistake again.
Pictures will be forthcoming soon!
If you can find it, there is a food mix out there called Crested Gecko Diet. You mix it with water, and it turns into this thick fruity mush that geckos love! The best thing is that Crested Gecko Diet contains the perfect amoutn of vitamins and minerals that a gecko needs, including calcium. It's really good for them. I hope this helps.
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Can't wait to see pictures!