Absolute Beginner Crested Gecko Questions
Over the last few months I've been researching crested geckos but a lot of videos don't answer my questions which i agree are very specific but i feel like it could be important. please bare with me as i want to be as good of an owner as possible I'm just a little stupid. i would appreciate any help at all even if you don't answer all of my questions i understand its a lot I'm thankful for any advice.
1- A lot of videos I've watched regarding cleaning have given me mixed responses on how often to deep clean the enclosure and also if spot cleaning is even needed at all and if it is how do i even go about doing that.
2- I know crested geckos can be jumpy but like will they jump out of my hands onto the floor or something and if saw what do i do i assume take them to the vet but if they are built for jumping will that even hurt them?
3- Should i get a male or female as a beginner no one really talks about that?
4- How often should i feed them crickets and do i need to gut load them like you need to for leopard geckos?
5- Is bioactive worth it?
6- Can i hang out with my gecko outside of the enclosure and if so how long can he be out of it
7- What's the best brand of "feeding paste"?
8- What should a good starter budget be
9- After i buy everything how expensive will it be to actually own this little guy
10- Do i turn off the heating bulb when i turn off the light for the night?
11- What's the best way to humidify the tank?
12- And finally is there anything i wouldn't know to ask about that beginners usually mess up?
Again I appreciate any and all help i get i just really wanna make sure my gecko lives a great life and doesn't suffer from my lack of knowledge.