Couperwife Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Does anyone have one of these? Are they easy to set up? Do they take a lot of looking after? Are they expensive? Can you keep them single? Or do you need 2 or 3? I watched a programme last night, and I'm quite interested I won't be getting one yet, I will do months and months of research before I get anywhere near getting one I'm just interested in what others know Oh, and is pets at home any good for reptiles? Or should I look elsewhere for stuff? Thank you Cathy X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Hi there, I haven't got geckos so can't tackle your gecko questions, but personally, if you can find any near you, I'd try to find a store that specialises in reptiles rather than go to Pets at Home. We have bearded dragons, and I find the reptile section in pets at home a little too basic. For instance, they have 'live food', but every time I've ever picked up a box of 'live food' there, the crickets in the box were everything but alive... The more specialised shops I go to, have live crickets that tend to be alive, and feed them if they don't sell quickly enough. In a place like Pets at Home, you can never be sure how knowledgeable the staff is either... and some are very good at giving a good talk, without proper knowledge. Of course you can be lucky and get someone who really knows their stuff and has reptiles as pets themselves, but that's not guaranteed. In a specialised shop, the staff will likely have more experience. I'm lucky as I have a store not far, and the owner is totally passionate about what he does, so if I need advice I know I can ask! There are also breeders around, that you can look up on the internet, who again can be a good source of advice. I'm not saying 'don't go to Pets at Home', just that you never know if you'll get the most knowledgeable advice there. I go to our own Pets at Home regularly, but usually to buy things like bowls and bird sheets and that kind of stuff, rather than for advice. Good luck with your research Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 Thank you You have confirmed what I always thought about PAH. We have a 'little' pet shop in town, it's about 5 minutes walk from here and they have loads of reptiles in there...ill ask them I know it will be more expensive, but I like to support local businesses plus it means that I can keep going back if I get stuck I've ordered a book from amazon that has some good reviews, wasn't expensive, but it should be a good starting point for me Cathy X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I have 2 or rather the school where I work has - but I look after. Two females called Saffy ( Saffron) and Topaz - they eat live crickets ( you just need to keep these alive in the tubs - cabbage leaf/carrot) The girls live in a heated vivarium on clacisand - fresh water everyday and fed 2-3 times a week. They don't have any lighting just heat mat under the sand and a few rocks with their hide and a fake trailing plant Pick out poo daily - change sand totally once a year as they go to a holiday home in summer ( shop where I got them) unlike snakes they eat shed skin Check out your independant shop - if like mine the guy is an expert, no need to take to vets, you take to him or ask advice I would get 2 females - not sure how much running cost is, but 2 tubs of crickets last me 2 weeks, veggies have at home anyway PM me if you have any other s or send me email and I can send some pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 I went into the local shop today The girl who works there/owns it is really knowledgeable. She really knows her stuff She also showed me a crested gecko ...they can climb up walls I was very impressed Cathy X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
