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01-05-05, 01:58 PM
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Enclosure questions
I am planning on getting some crested geckos in the future. Hopefully soon but I am not in a rush.
I have a nice enclosure thats 2 by 2 by 2 for them. But my iguana recently passed away leaving us with a GIANT walk in enclosure with nothing to do with it.
What would the challanges be housing *adult* cresteds in a tank thats 6 feet high, 6 feet long, and about 2 deep? **Full** of live plants of course, made of plexi glass and sealed wood and possibly a misting system. I am not really interested in breeding really but I was thinking a 1.3 group, or possibly just 4 females. No more than four and maybe even less.
Yes, I know. Insane. But that's what I want. An animal perfectly able to live in a smaller tank in a HUGE over abundance of room.
But anyways, can you guys think of the problems I'll have to work around for this?
Marisa
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01-05-05, 02:01 PM
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Finding them? 
That sounds like a great enclosure...the only problems I can think of would be if you decide to breed them, finding the eggs...
Sounds awesome!
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01-05-05, 02:04 PM
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Yeah I am really not interested in breeding and eggs would be difficult to find. Luckily thats easily avoidable by getting females I guess.
As for finding them, we don't want to see them very often. Well we do but I don't mind sacraficing that for a huge planted enclosure. My roomates and I think it would be awesome in our living room, and when you DO get to see one, it would be all the sweeter. 
I am concerned about feeding though a little bit.
Marisa
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01-05-05, 02:08 PM
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I think that like anything else wonce they find there food in the same spot all the time that they will look for it there all the time. and for not seeing them the only concern I would have is there health if you can't see them you can't keep a eye on them as well
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01-05-05, 02:11 PM
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Well the enclosure is walk in, its five feet wide now but I am going to take out three feet. So still able to walk in and handle them for health reasons or check ups every few days. That's easy enough.
I am trying to foresee any major issues that might come up but I think feeding is the biggie. I am definitly planning on only feeding them in two spots and never changing location. Hopefully that will work. Or maybe four feeding areas until they get used to all of them, and then removing two when I know all are eating properly.
I would also be releasing crickets every week or two for them to catch when they come across them.
Marisa
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01-05-05, 02:15 PM
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Putting food in the same place is a great idea, I find that works with mine. Either way, if you're using Crested Gecko Diet and they eat it for you, they WILL find it.
Crickets are awesome, watching them catch 'em is half the fun
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01-05-05, 02:20 PM
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Yeah this idea rocks. I can't wait to get started.
First thing is installing planters up the wall. There is a LOT of wall space and I want plants growing everywhere. Then I am purchasing three large tropicals (were talking like plants 3-4 feet tall) in giant pots on the bottom of the cage.
I am going to use exclusivly Bio Vine, and bamboo for any highways or platforms I need.
Marisa
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01-05-05, 03:07 PM
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Marisa, have you found a place for the Bamboo yet?? There's a store in the Vaughn Mall, just around the corner from Bass Pro Shops that has it.. Might be a bit closer than the other place I told you about before..
-Matt
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01-05-05, 03:08 PM
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With a big enclosure like that you'll see a lot more natural behaviour. They'll interact way better with more room, and probably be happier too. I wouldn't worry about them not finding their food. The wild ones find all they need and it's not always served up in the same place 
If you really wanted to go all out though, that's a great size for a pair of leachianus. Not that I'm pushing them ......
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01-05-05, 03:12 PM
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LOL!
Trust me Hilde, I have always wanted a pair of leachianus geckos. But those are on my "when I own a house" list. Those, leopards and cresties are actually really the only geckos I really like.
Matt- Oh o.k. I'll check that place out but the place you told me before is a good option too. It's far but would be worth it if its cheap. But I want to check that mall out anyways too.
I have located smaller diameter bamboo to use for decorative purposes but still need larger diameter stuff soon.
Marisa
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01-05-05, 03:18 PM
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what place in vhaugn mall... i seen some the other day at home outfitters by promonade... i didnt get any as i dont need it... and whats Bio Vine...
that size of an enclosure is awsome... i would put a colony in there but 4 would be sweet... hard to find... and you would never really know if you lost one.....lol... but as for feeding crix... you may have to realease a coupple dozen in there every once in a while... maybe put kind of a cricket hide... it would really be like watching them in the wild... theyed always have access to food but as a treat theyed have to hunt... it would be cool... thered be lost of room for crix so i doubt theyed cause a problem for the cresties... but if that doesnt work you could just feed worms.....
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01-05-05, 03:20 PM
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Awesome idea Marisa! I've been toying with ideas on a future walk-in for my cresties when I have the space(my own house).
I would definitly love to see some pics posted when it's done!!!
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01-05-05, 03:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by peterm15
what place in vhaugn mall...
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Not sure of the name, otherwise I would have for sure mentioned it.. Im sure Marisa will find it.. It's close to the Sony Store.. If that helps..
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01-05-05, 03:26 PM
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Bio Vine is that "covered" bendable vine they sell in pet stores. It's expensive but it looks good and is easy to shape.
And I don't care if I can't see them. If all my enclosures were made with me in mind instead of the animals, then I'd have a crap collection. Most of my stuff is done with the animal first, then my own needs second. As long as I can walk into it to check on each one once in awhile, I am not worried about visuals. The plants will be the main centerpiece really.
I'll probably make it cricket escape proof and toss in 50 every few weeks or so. Still working out details. And yes there will be plenty of pics when it's done
Marisa
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01-05-05, 04:01 PM
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That sounds like a very neat project. A bio substrate would be great for a setup like that, especially with the plants and everything... it might even help the crickets last if you're considering throwing them in on a weekly basis...
I can't wait to see this one. 
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