Crested Gecko: Caring For Your New Pet (Reptile Care Guides)

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Small, nimble, highly curious, and sporting some of the most vibrant colors to be found, the crested gecko can be a superb companion to any pet owner. These finger-sized lizards, found only on the tiny island of New Caledonia east of Australia, come in every hue of the rainbow and are notable for having prehensile tails that work just like a monkey's, allowing them to hold on or leap from perch to perch. The eBook "Crested Gecko: Caring For Your New Pet" by Casey Watkins examines the basic needs of a pet gecko, including its lodging and food, for any owner looking to add an exotic gem to their pet collection.

Given the minor size of the animal, only a few inches long, the author notes that even a smaller enclosure provides the space needed for these tiny reptiles to thrive. Since crested geckos have a tendency to climb in order to find their food, however, it is best to include some vertical levels in their habitat, either by putting in rock formations or propping up wooden limbs. The eBook makes specific mention that these geckos are escape artists and will be able to get out of any enclosure that does not have a strong ceiling keeping them in. Gecko owners should understand that their pets naturally seek shelter and this text offers a number of suggestions for shelter that allows them to camouflage their activity and feel safer and less stressed than an open space. Like any reptile, these miniature lizards require a consistent heat level to stay active. Included in the text is the necessary temperature range for your gecko so that every day feels like a great day in its enclosure.

Everyone knows that a bird eats seeds and a horse eats hay, but does anyone know what a gecko eats? Fear not, as this eBook offers advice on how to plan your gecko's dietary needs to provide the little lizard with the necessary nutrition it needs to run, jump, and climb. With information on the do's and don'ts of feeding a gecko, the author includes different food sources and different supplements that can be incorporated into a meal to better improve the lizard's energy, mood, and stress levels. Get info on the diet needed to keep them healthy, since some illnesses derive from food sources.

Perhaps the greatest joy for any pet owner is handling and getting up close with their treasured animals. You can find information on how to handle a crested gecko in order to maintain a positive relationship with your new lizard. Get tips on how to minimize their fear of a human and how to keep them in motion. Since these lizards climb by instinct, any person (whether they are used to being around reptiles or not) will be amused by their methodical ascent up furniture, clothing, shelves, or any other obstacle that gets in their way. The author gives advice for bonding with your gecko, since they -- like any other type of pet -- need to grow accustomed to being handled over time.

Table of Contents

1. An Introduction to Crested Geckos
2. Making a proper home for your Crested Gecko
3. Breeding Your Crested Geckos
4. Keeping Your Crested Gecko Healthy