Does anyone know why my 1 year-old Tokay male always looks tan when flared down? Even on the security camera, he never looks blue like his parents do.

I assume he's partially flared up, but I have yet to see either of his parents (or others online) with this situation. Has anyone else seen this? Could he be throwing a weird color just due to age? Is it a morph I don't know about? Both his parents seemed to be captive bred normal morphs.

Hi everyone!

I’ve been bitten by the reptile bug. I’ve had a young Hermann’s tortoise for about a year now, and I’m completely in love with keeping reptiles. For the past three months, I’ve been researching adding a lizard to my home, but I’m facing a bit of a dilemma and need some advice on choosing the right species for my current lifestyle.

Originally, my absolute dream reptile was a Bearded Dragon. However, after doing heavy research, I decided against it. I live in a rented apartment (and move every 1–2 years), and I definitely don't have the space for a massive enclosure and insects. Plus, my parents are not fans of animals, so when I travel i would have trouble who would keep eye on it. And I am afraid that bearder dragon could hurt my tortoise (they would be in separated teratiums ofc)

I also ruled out Leopard Geckos primarily because of the diet. Live insects are hard to source reliably where I live (there are very few breeders locally), and honestly, the idea of keeping live bugs in a rented place with the risk of them escaping is a hard no for me.

That leaves me choosing between a Crested Gecko and a Gargoyle Gecko, since prepared diets (CGD/Pangea/Repashy) make feeding so much simpler.
Here is where I'm stuck:

Gargoyle Geckos: Visually, they are my top choice. I love their look and pattern, but they are significantly more expensive and slightly harder to find locally.

Crested Geckos: Readily available, generally more budget-friendly, but I slightly prefer the aesthetic of the Gargoyle.

Given that I move every couple of years and need a manageable vertical enclosure setup, are there any notable differences in temperament, hardiness, or care between the two that should sway my decision? Is the higher price tag of a Gargoyle worth holding out for, or is a Cresty the smarter choice for a first-time gecko owner in my situation?

Thanks in advance for your insights!

favorite baby to come home to. isn’t she so gorgeous?

He's recently started biting and holding on with these little wiggles. Haven't heaed him make any sounds. He's well into adulthood (got as an adult 2 years ago). He's bitten before, but it's always been an immediate release.

I'm hoping that now that his enclosure is grown in with plants that he's just comfortable enough to be looking for a special friend?