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Post by amandaelaine on Jan 22, 2005 0:17:13 GMT -5
I just bought my first lizard and I am looking for some pointers. Any advice would be great. I would like to know if its male or female. How old it is and how big it will get. I could also use some pointers on feeding. How often, how much. Should I dust the crickets? All that info. Any help you could give me would be great.
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Post by Amber on Jan 22, 2005 9:54:28 GMT -5
You should really of read about care before buying your new pet, but I guess its too late now, I don't know about the species, but a quick search on www.geckoworld.co.uk/forumgave me the 'scientific name' or whatever you want to call it (its Christinus marmoratus). and then I search for 'Christinus marmoratus care' on google and found this caresheet for you www.reptileforums.com/care_sheets/lizards/marbled_gecko.htmI'm sure you would be able to find more if you search for it on google. As for dusting, if s/he looks to be young go for dusting the food once every 2 feedings. Good luck with your new pet! ;D |
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Post by amandaelaine on Jan 24, 2005 1:06:27 GMT -5
Thanks, but I did research it before I bought it. I read all of the care sheets. I just couldnt find all of the answers I am looking for. I figured that actual gecko owners might have pointers that arent on the care sheets. Thanks anyway. And as far as the dusting, I dont know whether or not my gecko is a junenile or an adult. I am not sure how to tell and the lady wasnt very informative.
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Post by Amber on Jan 24, 2005 11:22:32 GMT -5
Well you can look at how big it is, if its an adult, it will be around the size it says they grow up to on the caresheet(s).
Sorry, I wasn't sure how much research you would of done, I get what you mean about asking gecko owners.
I have never had any of my geckos sexed 'proffesionaly' but the difference will probably be obvious if yours is adult, I think it would be easier to tell if it is a male though.
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