Any reptiles/amphibians that eat prepared foods?

[Siren]

I agree with beefsteak...
Anoles are insectivores...they will eat fruit and such (because they are opportunists), but I'd stay away from yogurt in large quanities. Reptiles can't break down dairy products effectively. It can cause stomach cramps and indigestion with reptiles, just like it does in people who are lactose intolerant.

You don't have to feed just crickets. There's a whole list of insect food out there if your dad doesn't like crickets. Wax worms, meal worms, fresh caught insects from a pesticide free garden, small earthworms....if he can go fishing and bait a hook, he can handle most of these foods. The mealworms can also be ordered in large quanities (500, 1000, 1500+) and be kept in the fridge in a vented tupperware dish with some oatmeal...with only feeding a single anole 5 or so a day, that quanity can last a long time.

 

[Siren]

Crested geckos may not need UVB light according to some keepers. But IMHO, reptile do better when they have the choice to be able to thermoregulate. It's a matter of mimicing their natural habitat. Even nocturnal animals will bask in a sunny patch if they get too cold. Humans can live in a darkened room if given the proper suppliments, but would you really want to? UVB light and a heat source can also make colours brighter and induce more normal activity in your reptile.

 

[muddskipper26]

Just to clarify...

Fruit baby foods should NOT make up the entire diet of anoles or crested geckos. While both reptiles can eat it, they MUST have crickets in addition especially anoles. With anoles, baby food is only something that should make up a small percentage of their diet, but in the case of crested geckos baby food can make up half of their diet with crickets making up the rest. Baby food is not nutritionally complete and does not contain the necessary protein these animals need.

As far as housing, care should always be taken when housing male anoles together as well as cresteds. In many cases the males will fight to the death especially in the case of the geckos. You're better of housing all females or one male with a few females. 3-4 anoles will need at least a 20 gallon high terrarium and a pair of crested geckos would also do well in a 20 gallon high. If you're going to keep more of either or mix both species, you're going to need more room. Remember these reptiles are better adapted to vertical living rather than horizontal and so will need plenty of things to climb.

You need to take these things into consideration before making your final decision.

yeah your right, i usually get crickets on the weekend and they last for like the week so my geckos do get crickets sometime, but their MAIN diet is fruit, as it is in the wild.