Hi Sarah,
Sarah Reed wrote:
> >Sounds like someone did not arrive alive? That happens to even
the >best reptile shippers every great once in a while. I think
concern >about shipping is an important reason to get references on
the >breeders you are considering and look at customer comments on
the >website. How long have they been in business? Those in
business >longer usually have a good handle on shipping. Also ask
them to >explain how they ship geckos and what their policy is if
all does >not go well. >
Well it's not that I didn't get something alive, it's just
that something went wrong in the shipping and my leopard gecko arrived
late.
That is always a bummer.
She was really stressed out and didn't eat for weeks on end
because of that I think.
That could be, weeks on end sounds like she had a lot of trouble
settling down. I send folks a care sheet that talks about what happens
to geckos after they ship so they are prepared for a shaken up gecko
and take the proper measures to destress them. Otherwise it could be
quite a shock to open the box and find a really PO'ed gecko inside! ;)
>I would not start a beginner off with a baby of any kind of gecko.
>Too little margin for error in the developing gecko. A
>well-established, good feeding subadult is the best bet as far as
>getting the gecko young. Hopefully that is what you have here and
>not a finicky hatchling. >
Well I wouldn't call myself a beginner because I've had
leopard geckos and other aboreal species as well. My new baby crested
is a good eater.
Cool! From your post I mistakely thought you were a first timer.
Every time I put little crickets inside the cage I see her
stalk and pounce on them. He he he( it's so cute I love it). She also
eats peach baby food off this little dish I have for her. She's very
active and very tame. She licked a little off my finger when I handled
her, what a sweetheart. I don't think I'm going to handle her much
until she get's to be a little bigger. I don't want to stress her
out.
Good plan!
I'm hoping it's a girl!!!
The hope of most Rhac owners! ;)
I just want to say thank you for the helpful information.
I've been wanting to have a crested gecko for a long time, something
different than my collection of leos.
I think they are a great second gecko after leopards, besides the good
beginner Day geckos (P.m. grandis, P. standingi for starters!).
Julie Bergman
GGA lifetime member
www.geckoranch.com
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