There are succulents for arid environments, bromeliads, ground cover plants and epiphytes for jungle setups as well as aquatic plants and mosses. Here is why your crested gecko is squeaking. This plant is considered a neurotoxin. Through experience and a lot of reading, Daniel has built a vast knowledge of crested gecko care, husbandry, and morphology. DRACAENA (Dracaena) EMERALD RIPPLE (Peperomia caperata) EUGENIA (Peperomia caperata) FUSCHIA (Fuschia) GERANIUM (Pelargonium sp.) You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. HEN AND CHICKS SUCCULENT (Echeveria) Their natural habitat is anywhere tropical or sub-tropical. Never fill the whole vivarium with plants and branches. Half of the vivarium should be open, so that your crested gecko can move around and navigate. Crested geckos squeak as a way of saying, “I am afraid,” or “Leave me alone.” This is a response meant to act as a distraction to a predator. After discovering crested geckos at a reptile exposition in San Jose, Daniel started breeding crested geckos at the age of eleven. It has been known to cause the death of cats, dogs, and small children. The best safe live plants for a crested gecko’s vivarium. *Dieffenbachia - (Dumbcane) All parts of the plant are poisonous, due to the presence of calcium oxalate crystals.. Some say that this plant is safe but from my reading I do not agree they are for all herps. For sale with same day shipping, and completely animal safe. Whatever the environment you're trying to re-create, you will be able to use live plants to suit. Crested Gecko General Discussion.

Buy with confidence from Josh's Frogs! By and large, Crested geckos do not care to be handled often, and will illicit this response. Today's Posts; Forum; RHACODACTYLUS GECKOS; CRESTED GECKOS; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Live Terrarium Plants are great for your pet crested geckos. They eat fresh fruit mainly, but also like to eat bugs, such as cockroaches, mosquitoes, moths, crickets and worms. CACTUS, SPINELESS (Astrophytum) CAMELLIA (Camellia japonica) COLEUS (Coleus) CORN PLANT (Dracaena fragrans) CREEPING CHARLIE (Pilea nummulariifolia)* CROTON (Codiaeum sp.) To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. The best live plants for crested geckos should be both safe if ingested and provide support for climbing & shelter for hiding. Geckos are cute little lizards with chubby feet and the ability to make chirping sounds, unlike other lizards.