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Any new pet is expensive to start up. But, the costs pretty much end at the beginning with these guys. Food isn't expensive, and you rarely (if ever) need to replace anything. Just the food and vitamin supplements.
Log and heating pad he will appreciate very much. Make sure you give him a hot-side and a cool-side of the tank. This way he can regulate his body temp as he sees fit.
For substrate, dont' use sand. They eat substrate and sand can cause blockages. Since you're going cheap, just use some contact paper. Or if you want it to look less ghetto, there are gecko-safe substrates for sale.
You're also going to need a light. You CAN use just a every-day lightbulb fixture, but it's way better if you get a specially made reptile light, instead of artificial light that doesn't give them the UVs they need.
For general advice... -Always calcium powder the food. -Always feed the food. Extra nutrients for your gecko. -It's better not to handle them (for their sake), but this isn't saying that you can't. With a lot of handling, they become very people friendly. -Don't buy heating rocks! Use under-tank heating pads. I've heard horror stories of them breaking, overheating, and horribly burning geckos. -If the tank isn't heated properly, you'll find your gecko's appetite and desire to move will vanish compleatly. This is because their metabolsm drops, and this can be bad-news-bears for extended periods. Would be a good idea to get a thermometer if this becomes a problem so you can avoid this.
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