New Geckos, Pics and a Question

[tskoffina]

My boyfriend decided to get me a Gecko I had seen, and fell in love with. I had been researching it since I first saw it at the store. He bought himself a new one, and got me this one. His is a Giant Day Gecko, and mine is a Tokay Gecko. My question is humidity, I can't get the humidity over 60% with the temp correct. The temp is at 85, with a 40 wat bulb 4" over the terrarium. I tried spraying a lot (every 5 min or so for an hour, hit 50%), I poured water in the botton with the bedding, and it went up to 60. Was thinking of turning half the bottom into water only, and am going to add moss and maybe live plants. Anything else I can do to up humidity?

Here are pics of his (no name yet)




And mine, Misty. I know, only one, I should do better, but for some reason, she apsolutely hates my cellphone. If I put it near the cage, she tries to attack / bite through the glass, So I will wait till she settles more for more pics. Yes not to good a pic.

 

[JennyBug]

BE VERY CAREFUL HANDLING THE TOKAY!! When they bite, the often WILL NOT let go! If she does happen to get ahold of you, her eyes will bug out (just thought you should know so you don't freak out; it looks really scary!) Misting should keep the humidity high enough (I have two veiled in mesh cages and have never had a problem keeping the humidity up). Be careful of the water you use to mist because tap water can create buildup on the sides of the tank.

Tokays are usually very fun to look at but are not into being touched. She is a very pretty girl! Giant day geckos are awesome, but their skin will tear if handled roughly (once again, just for info... I'm sure you'll treat these guys with respect!)

Congratulations on entering the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians!!!

 

[Meredith]

I would suggest taping plastic over part of the cage's screening. That will help keep moisture in for longer periods of time so you're not standing there misting for 20 minutes a day. And also trying a dripper and/or waterfall in the tank might help.

Beautiful geckos!

 

[tskoffina]

He has 3 African Fat Tails, and 2 Leopards so he has more experience then I do. I'm not planning on trying to handle her much unless she seems to tame well. Mostly just a looking at type pet, from what I've gotten so far. I'll learn more as I go. She's in a ZooMed (I think) terrarium, 12 x 12 x 18 (high). For a temp thing, maybe this makes no sense, would some ice on the mesh on the top, 12 x 12, help? The light would be melting it, and cause drip, but would it be to cold? What works best, waterfall or dripper? My house is standard at 50%, without constant misting, the light seems to make her cage 30%. I've poured 1 liter of water into the bottom, .5 liter at a time, and sprayed a ton, and still can't top 60%. Using Crytal Springs water. (All my animals are spoiled. We don't drink tap, so they don't)

 

[tskoffina]

Oh, and are there any forums recomended? Thanks.

 

[Meredith]

For a temp thing, maybe this makes no sense, would some ice on the mesh on the top, 12 x 12, help?

No, you want to keep water away from your heat lamps. Just cover parts of the cage with plastic and buy a dripper/mister. Problem solved.

http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/cat/info/23957/category.web

 

[tskoffina]

Ok. Thanks. Will get one tomorrow. The light is 4" above the top of the cage though, so water wouldn't be on the fixture. Was afraid to mount inside the cage, as they climb and I was afraid she would burn herself, and since they need high humidity, I didn't think it would be a good idea.

 

[eroomlorac]

Tokays are beautiful but as stated above, can be very aggressive. Be careful.

 

[PeaceB2U]

Oh, and are there any forums recomended? Thanks.

My favorite is www.herpcenter.com

 

[Vortex]

very beautiful!

 

[Remyma0408]

beautiful geckos, although tokays scare me.

 

[tskoffina]

Thanks for the link. Haven't touched her yet, she seems more calm though. I think I may try touching her in a few days, see how she is. I'll wear gloves, but I've read they can be tamed. She is agressive, but I'll be careful. She ate and doesn't seem afraid of my phone anymore, but I'm using my bf's camera tonight to see if I can get better pics. She suits me well I think, and my room is beginning to resemble a zoo, and my animals don't all live in there lol.

 

[JennyBug]

I always wear gloves when handling our big male veiled, but part of that is due to his claws. Just get a nice pair of gardening gloves and that should set you up! Good luck, and I can't wait to see more pics (I think Tokays are SO pretty!)