Soothing Shrimp Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Well, I've made up my mind to get prepared for Gargoyles as my first geckos. Man, was this a long decision! First I thought Leos, but didn't want to deal with the temperature issues or mealworms yet. Since Gargs can be fed commercial food, and regular house temp is fine, I figure that is a good starting place for me. Louie, PlantDude, Vpier and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Nice thing about gargs is that they are not as well known as other geckos, but still have exciting possibilities. Their care is very similar to Cresteds. Leave it to me to find a lizard that is polygenic in coloring, but that just means I'll have to work the bell curve again with selective breeding. Gargs are more filled out in the body than Cresteds, but still have the sweet calm personality. Hopefully next week after the last meet is over, I can get started on a cage. Louie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 This is what I'm planning on getting for housing: Available at home depot, each Rubbermaid container with fold out window is around $17 ea. You can stack them on top of one another for an instant rack. Mr. F and Louie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff0712 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 So exciting! I really like that Rubbermaid container. I'm gunna save that for when I'm a crazy gecko hoarder -Duffy Louie and Soothing Shrimp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 LOL You know it will happen to both of us! I'm following your thread closely, dude! Duff0712 and Louie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokeshrimp Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 This is what I'm planning on getting for housing: Available at home depot, each Rubbermaid container with fold out window is around $17 ea. You can stack them on top of one another for an instant rack. Just bought a bunch of these for the kids toy storage. Maybe i can sneak a couple of geckos in some without the wife knowing....lol Soothing Shrimp, Louie and Duff0712 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Tell her they are the kids' new toys. Louie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jem_xxiii Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 That rubbermaid container is awesome. Never seen those before. Louie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Cool, right? When I saw it I immediately thought animal housing! Louie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 I use to keep a few Rhacodactylus sp. back in the day really awesome creatures. Each on has there own personality ranging from sweet to psycho. Soothing Shrimp and Louie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 That's what I'm hearing. Kinda like dogs of the lizard world. heh Louie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Very much so. Louie and Soothing Shrimp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wygglz Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 You guys are a baaaaaadddddd influence!! Soothing Shrimp, Duff0712 and Louie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kikojaharo Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 This is what I'm planning on getting for housing: Available at home depot, each Rubbermaid container with fold out window is around $17 ea. You can stack them on top of one another for an instant rack. Whelp; you just solved the limiting factor of my reptile collection's growth! Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 What can I say? We're enablers! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimp Life Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 I love gargoyles. I have some cresties right now. Gargoyles are cool looking! Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted March 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Do you breed cresties? If so, maybe next year we can trade a baby or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted March 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 I went to the hardware stores and Walmart and none had the All Access Organizers. So, I went on Amazon and saw it on prime in Black! So, I splurged and bought the more expensive black one. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BEUDXHW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00 About $10 more than I was expecting to spend, but I think it looks a bit classier, so it was a trade off. Still cheaper than a glass tank. heh I bought a few more cheap parts for it, and will write a DIY with supplies links as I go along in exploring creativity. heh I also just bought my first Gargoyle, along with Pangea food. She's only about 11g, so has to gain some weight yet. She won't arrive for a small while yet. Shipping is a lot more expensive for lizards than shrimp. $50 is roughly avg for overnight. $35 on the low end, and $65 on the high end depending on website. --- This is my adopted little goyle. Wygglz and Duff0712 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wygglz Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 How cute is that? So for those of us who don't know, tell us about them. Can you hold them? Why did you choose them over others! Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted March 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 They are pretty mellow. I was drawn to the pudgy body type, and that they are not as common as cresties. I also like that I don't have to keep/breed bugs since they take a commercial diet. Just mix powder with water. A huge plus for me is people are just now starting to selectively breed them for traits. So plenty of opportunity for creative decisions. Wygglz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted March 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Oh, and yes you can hold them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wygglz Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Oh, and yes you can hold them. Ok, that would be what hooks me. I love watching my shrimp, fish, etc, but being able to hold a reptile is awesome. Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted March 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Yep. Cresties are neat too, but if the tail comes off, it doesn't grow back.If a leo tail comes off, it grows back deformed.With goyles, if the tail comes off, it grows back and physically looks as good as the original. It may not have the exact color pattern though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff0712 Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Yep. Cresties are neat too, but if the tail comes off, it doesn't grow back. If a leo tail comes off, it grows back deformed. With goyls, if the tail comes off, it grows back and physically looks as good as the original. It may not have the exact color pattern though. Interesting. Didn't figure a goyls tail would come back since they are related to Cresties. That's cool! The hatchling I got came without a tail. I can't complain about it though since my cat has a stub tail haha. They must be related. Just sitting there still, looking at me, judging me with their stubby tails. -Duffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted March 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Maybe they are looking at your stubby tail as well. LOL (Always wanted to use that emoticon! LOL) Duff0712, Wygglz and Rivergardennursery 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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