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ramanth
08-09-2005, 01:36 PM
Things 1 & 2 are doing very well. It sometimes feel that they are barely growing, but I look at the pictures I took when I first brought them home, and I can tell that they are indeed getting a bit bigger.

And the explosion of spots has made each day very interesting. Thing 2 had the most spots recently, but in the past few days, quite a few have popped up on Thing 1 (especially on it's head).

Their appetites are great. They chow down on fruits and at their last cricket feeding they consumed 7 out of the 9 given.

Took a few new photos including some hi res ones to get some detail shots. Thing 1 was feeling very photogenic. Unfortunately he/she didn't fire up. Thing 2 just wanted to scale the walls so I only got 2 decent shots.


Thing 1
Chilling out on the coconut hut
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/ramanth/Gecko%20Babies/IMG_5806s.jpg

Back shot
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/ramanth/Gecko%20Babies/IMG_5834s.jpg

Decided to get artsy ;)
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/ramanth/Gecko%20Babies/IMG_5832cs.jpg

Scaling the walls like Spider-Man
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/ramanth/Gecko%20Babies/IMG_5824s.jpg

Contemplating a jump
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/ramanth/Gecko%20Babies/IMG_5839cs.jpg

Closeup
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/ramanth/Gecko%20Babies/IMG_5839headdetail.jpg

Thing 2
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/ramanth/Gecko%20Babies/IMG_5814s.jpg

Taking a stroll along the windowsill
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/ramanth/Gecko%20Babies/IMG_5815s.jpg

And finally, feet. :D
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/ramanth/Gecko%20Babies/footdetail.jpg
Lexi_Lover
08-09-2005, 01:51 PM
Oh they're so neat! :D

How are they as pets?
ramanth
08-09-2005, 01:56 PM
Originally posted by Lexi_Lover
How are they as pets?
Cool, fun, and easy to care for. :D

I'd always wanted a reptile as a pet and they make great pets for beginners. :)
Suki Wingy
08-09-2005, 02:29 PM
:D they're just adorable! I don't know how I'm going to mannage the herp show this year without bringing someone home!
DogLover9501
08-10-2005, 03:32 AM
They're adorable! I love their eyelashes :D

How do you tell them apart? Looks difficult ;)
chocolatepuppy
08-10-2005, 05:05 AM
Aw, they are so cute! And so tiny! :)
ramanth
08-10-2005, 08:16 AM
Originally posted by DogLover9501
How do you tell them apart? Looks difficult ;)
The most obvious difference is their tail patterns. :D
RobiLee
08-10-2005, 09:09 AM
Hello Thing 1 and Thing 2! Those are some cool pics. Nice to see you guys up close. I really like the names and it put a smile on my face.

Thanks for sharing them with us, Kimmy!
MastiffCrazy10
08-11-2005, 08:21 PM
I have a Leopard Gecko.
Pam
08-11-2005, 08:26 PM
CUTE!!! You have taken some awesome shots! Do they sit up and take notice when the commercials come on for Geico? :p
DogLover9501
08-11-2005, 10:43 PM
Originally posted by ramanth
The most obvious difference is their tail patterns. :D

Ohh right! I didn't even notice that :o

One more question, do they have sticky-ish feet?
Uabassoon
08-11-2005, 10:45 PM
Great pictures Kimmy! They both are beautiful :)
Lexi_Lover
08-11-2005, 11:13 PM
Originally posted by DogLover9501
Ohh right! I didn't even notice that :o

One more question, do they have sticky-ish feet?
I can answer this one! :) LOL! They do, they LOVE to climb on glass walls, so that is why you would need a tall tank, instead of wide!

Is that right Kimmy? :p
buttercup132
08-12-2005, 09:57 AM
i just got rid of 3 of my cresteds we had too many animals so we had to give them up:(
ramanth
08-12-2005, 10:24 AM
MastiffCrazy10: I'd love to see pictures of your gecko. :)

Pam: LOL! If they knew how to dance, I'd be rich. ;)

DogLover9501: That's okay. Cresteds come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. Some do look so much alike, I have no idea how you'd tell them apart. Thing 1 & 2 tend to be the same color during the day, so if their tail patterns weren't so different, I'd probably get confused.

And Lexi_Lover is right. :) They do have sticky feet. They also have a sticky pad at the tip of their tail.

It's fun watching them walk on flat surfaces because they have to curl their toes up to keep from sticking. It's also an indicator of when they are going to jump. They'll crouch and curl their toes up. :D

buttercup132: Sorry to hear you had to rehome your crested.
sandragonfly
08-17-2005, 02:27 AM
I've always love to see the crestes! I can't wait to own one again someday. I'll have to find a picture of mine I had before, named zoey if you like. :)

I'm curious, in your area, does one only cost you between $30-40?

are you gonna keep their namies.. thing 1 & thing 2? :p :)
lv4dogs
08-17-2005, 10:24 AM
Those are some great shots! I love seeing those cuties!
Cookiebaker
08-20-2005, 04:19 PM
Thing 1 and Thing 2 are ADORABLE!! What fascinating critters! What do they eat?
Lexi_Lover
08-20-2005, 04:32 PM
Originally posted by Cookiebaker
Thing 1 and Thing 2 are ADORABLE!! What fascinating critters! What do they eat?
I believe they eat crickets along with baby food. :) Soemthing else, Kimmy, you can tell her! :p
ramanth
08-22-2005, 09:48 AM
Thanks! :)

Thing 1 & 2 are temporary names since I won't know their sex until 6-9 months of age.

Lexi_Lover is on top of things. ;) Cresteds can eat crickets, baby food, fresh fruit (nothing citrus), and a powered crested gecko diet is also available.

I've been feeding mine mixed fruits I put in the blender and crickets. :D
ramanth
09-21-2005, 02:22 PM
Originally posted by Gina's Ark Inc.
I'm curious, in your area, does one only cost you between $30-40?
Depending on the age, sex, and coloration, you could pay anywhere from $25 to $200.

I got these two for $25 each on sale. They were normally $50 each.
DogLover9501
09-21-2005, 08:14 PM
We need more updates(and pictures!) of them! ;)

*Edit* Just seen that there are new pictures :o
Jessika
09-21-2005, 08:16 PM
They are SO COOL LOOKING!! :D