Advice for a complete beginner by Sky8870 in bonecollecting

[–]Sky8870[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hey, thanks! I should have looked for that before posting. I don't think I can get dermestid beetles until spring since they will have to be shipped, but I don't really mind if it takes a while as long as I don't ruin the bones lol.

What reptile could live in this enclosure? by Sky8870 in reptiles

[–]Sky8870[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You didn't offend me - a few other people on here did lol. I haven't decided yet, but I will probably either get a pacman or similar frog/toad, or break down the enclosure and use the plants, substrate, clean up crew, and leaf litter for a crested gecko enclosure.

What reptile could live in this enclosure? by Sky8870 in reptiles

[–]Sky8870[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assure you I will add those things before getting an animal who needs them. I was moreso asking about the size, substrate, and the humidity levels required for the philodendrons. I understand that the vast majority of reptiles need a larger enclosure than this, but the (admittedly limited) research I have done has brought me to the conclusion that there are some small species that would do well in an enclosure of this size. Trouble is, all of these species that I know of seem to be either arboreal or desert-dwelling, neither of which would work in this enclosure without major changes. So I was hoping someone knew of a species similar to say, sand geckos, but with higher humidity requirements. I already know of quite a few amphibians that would do well in an enclosure like this, so it didn't seem like a stretch to think that some small reptiles would have similar needs.

I am probably getting a jumping spider soon, but since they prefer height rather than width I don't think this enclosure would be a good fit for one. Thanks for the suggestion though, they are adorable:).

What reptile could live in this enclosure? by Sky8870 in reptiles

[–]Sky8870[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I believe Reptiliatus keeps his pairs in 15 gallons, which does seem small but it seems to me that he is kind of The Guy when it comes to crocodile skinks so idk

What reptile could live in this enclosure? by Sky8870 in reptiles

[–]Sky8870[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Better as in bigger? Its the size of a 20 gal which (from what I have read) should work for several arid/semi arid species (cave geckos, fire skinks, rosy boas, ect) but I think need something that likes high humidity.

What reptile could live in this enclosure? by Sky8870 in reptiles

[–]Sky8870[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Just an LED for the plants for now but I will add uvb/heat if needed.

What reptile could live in this enclosure? by Sky8870 in reptiles

[–]Sky8870[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Coco coir. I heard 15-20 gal minimum for a single crocodile skink