spare viv what can i fill it with - Page 2

judymoody · 18-09-2007, 07:13 AM

why don't you get a leopard gecko they eat insects but are great fun!

wildlifewarrior · 18-09-2007, 12:26 PM

crested geckos are not a gecko i would reconment for a novice and they require protein in there diet from live insects. they also need a mixture of honey and fruits which can be a problem if the mixtur eis not correctly made up.

you will find leopard geckos to be easy to need a varied diet to keep them interested in there food.

most iguanas are veggies, so look for desert and dawf one sif your after a smallish one.

if you were after a smallish lizard that is totally veggie/fruit eatter they i would reconmend a uromastyx, also known as dab lizards. these will only eat plant matter and are fiarly easy to keep. but please do all your research before gettign anything as i am sure you will do anyway.

also blue tounge skinks and pink tounges are readily avablie and although they will eat live foods they can be kept on fruits and canned dog food. although personally i would rear it as natural as possable.

Madhouse · 18-09-2007, 01:38 PM

I've got 3 beautiful dog faced newts - hows about something like that?? All their food is frozen too so no handling live things and they're really lovely to watch and easy to care for!!

take care

geordie mark · 18-09-2007, 07:21 PM

thanks for all of the info guys

im still looking into it yeahive thought of selling it but i feel ive got enough disposable income too more than cope with the torties and a lizard

wildlifewarrior · 18-09-2007, 07:36 PM

well amphibians is really a no for you unless you have a waterproof enclosuer for them. inverts such as millepdes and snails are fine but i am getting the feeling you want somthing better than that. hermit crabs don't require live foods and are actually cheap and very interesting. many veggie lizards are hard for biggers and even experts. but if you do decide to go down that route then it should be a uromastyx. readily avaible as captive bred, easy to keep, eat many of the same foods as torts and become hand tame within a few months. i no a few places wher eyou can get these from and have a care guide on them if your interested.

geordie mark · 18-09-2007, 07:47 PM

how much are these mate ?i am interested ive seen some egyptian euromastyx before i really liked them like ! heres a picture of my vivarium ....

please note i am willing too gt a bigger better viv when funds allow as i am heading towards a strain on finances entering the world of motoring quite soon ! so i want too get my viv filled soon lol i will be abwle too care for it though we always get too much tort food etc and leafy stuff usually isnt so expensive

wildlifewarrior · 18-09-2007, 08:21 PM

the tank seems a good size for one maybe two (what are the exact size's of it) they need abouy 80 degrees heat and uv lighting maybe a 6 %. well there many different types of them and they range from £60 -£300. but do have a good look around , only buy captive bred ones.

also chuckwallas are another good lziard to have and really easy to breed. there are 3 for sale in a shop near me for £160 for the trio.

note i have seen chuckwallas and uro kept with torts, but i don't agree with this. but it doe sshow how they have similar needs.

if you do want uros then i reackon you could pick a young one up for well under £100.

geordie mark · 18-09-2007, 08:25 PM

good info al get it sorted out

wildlifewarrior · 18-09-2007, 08:38 PM

if you need any help just ask or pm me, can list u any sort of equipment that you need and give you a few numbers of shops and breeders.
so any help or care guides just ask.

wildlifewarrior · 19-09-2007, 03:15 PM

http://www.reptilecentre.com/l/uromastyxs.html

http://www.paulsreptileden.co.uk/ind...&product_id=30

http://www.southcoastexotics.com/lizards.php

http://www.exoticpetscumbria.co.uk/d...styx-148-p.asp

http://www.crystalpalacereptiles.com...cts.php?cat=14

just a few online sites that sell them. thought it might be helpful to you.

18-09-2007, 07:13 AM	#11
judymoody Member Incubating Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 123	why don't you get a leopard gecko they eat insects but are great fun! __________________ [IMG]http://i19.tinypic.com/62sdrf6.jpg[/IMG 0.0.1 Testudo Graeca Terrestris 0.1.0 Testudo Graeca Buxtoni

18-09-2007, 01:38 PM	#13
Madhouse Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,020	I've got 3 beautiful dog faced newts - hows about something like that?? All their food is frozen too so no handling live things and they're really lovely to watch and easy to care for!! take care __________________ Steph - Wife to an ever patient hubby, Mum to four children, 2 dogs, cat, 3 newts, numerous fish, an eel, 3 dwarf hamsters, my 2 baby torts Mickey & Theo (Med. spur thighs) and Mr Grumpyboots Harries (Adult male Horsfield)

18-09-2007, 07:21 PM	#14
geordie mark Member Juvenile Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: south shields, NE, England Posts: 920	thanks for all of the info guys im still looking into it yeahive thought of selling it but i feel ive got enough disposable income too more than cope with the torties and a lizard __________________ Mark. T.H.Hercegvenensis 1.0.0 S.P. Babcocki 0.1.0 Chelonoidis Carbonaria 0.1.0 (My Parents) West Highland White Terrier 1.0.0 Scottish Terrier 1.0.0

18-09-2007, 07:47 PM	#16
geordie mark Member Juvenile Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: south shields, NE, England Posts: 920	how much are these mate ?i am interested ive seen some egyptian euromastyx before i really liked them like ! heres a picture of my vivarium .... please note i am willing too gt a bigger better viv when funds allow as i am heading towards a strain on finances entering the world of motoring quite soon ! so i want too get my viv filled soon lol i will be abwle too care for it though we always get too much tort food etc and leafy stuff usually isnt so expensive __________________ Mark. T.H.Hercegvenensis 1.0.0 S.P. Babcocki 0.1.0 Chelonoidis Carbonaria 0.1.0 (My Parents) West Highland White Terrier 1.0.0 Scottish Terrier 1.0.0

18-09-2007, 08:25 PM	#18
geordie mark Member Juvenile Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: south shields, NE, England Posts: 920	good info al get it sorted out __________________ Mark. T.H.Hercegvenensis 1.0.0 S.P. Babcocki 0.1.0 Chelonoidis Carbonaria 0.1.0 (My Parents) West Highland White Terrier 1.0.0 Scottish Terrier 1.0.0

18-09-2007, 12:26 PM	#12
wildlifewarrior Banned Adult Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: stokie for life Posts: 4,272	crested geckos are not a gecko i would reconment for a novice and they require protein in there diet from live insects. they also need a mixture of honey and fruits which can be a problem if the mixtur eis not correctly made up. you will find leopard geckos to be easy to need a varied diet to keep them interested in there food. most iguanas are veggies, so look for desert and dawf one sif your after a smallish one. if you were after a smallish lizard that is totally veggie/fruit eatter they i would reconmend a uromastyx, also known as dab lizards. these will only eat plant matter and are fiarly easy to keep. but please do all your research before gettign anything as i am sure you will do anyway. also blue tounge skinks and pink tounges are readily avablie and although they will eat live foods they can be kept on fruits and canned dog food. although personally i would rear it as natural as possable.

18-09-2007, 07:36 PM	#15
wildlifewarrior Banned Adult Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: stokie for life Posts: 4,272	well amphibians is really a no for you unless you have a waterproof enclosuer for them. inverts such as millepdes and snails are fine but i am getting the feeling you want somthing better than that. hermit crabs don't require live foods and are actually cheap and very interesting. many veggie lizards are hard for biggers and even experts. but if you do decide to go down that route then it should be a uromastyx. readily avaible as captive bred, easy to keep, eat many of the same foods as torts and become hand tame within a few months. i no a few places wher eyou can get these from and have a care guide on them if your interested.

18-09-2007, 08:21 PM	#17
wildlifewarrior Banned Adult Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: stokie for life Posts: 4,272	the tank seems a good size for one maybe two (what are the exact size's of it) they need abouy 80 degrees heat and uv lighting maybe a 6 %. well there many different types of them and they range from £60 -£300. but do have a good look around , only buy captive bred ones. also chuckwallas are another good lziard to have and really easy to breed. there are 3 for sale in a shop near me for £160 for the trio. note i have seen chuckwallas and uro kept with torts, but i don't agree with this. but it doe sshow how they have similar needs. if you do want uros then i reackon you could pick a young one up for well under £100.

18-09-2007, 08:38 PM	#19
wildlifewarrior Banned Adult Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: stokie for life Posts: 4,272	if you need any help just ask or pm me, can list u any sort of equipment that you need and give you a few numbers of shops and breeders. so any help or care guides just ask.

19-09-2007, 03:15 PM	#20
wildlifewarrior Banned Adult Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: stokie for life Posts: 4,272	http://www.reptilecentre.com/l/uromastyxs.html http://www.paulsreptileden.co.uk/ind...&product_id=30 http://www.southcoastexotics.com/lizards.php http://www.exoticpetscumbria.co.uk/d...styx-148-p.asp http://www.crystalpalacereptiles.com...cts.php?cat=14 just a few online sites that sell them. thought it might be helpful to you.

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