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Good Guy Vicki Casella... (bigfatgeckolady)

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I would like to recommend Vicki Casella of Big Fat Geckos. I recently purchased a juvenile R. leachianus and an adult R. chahoua from Vicki. I am very lucky to be located within close driving distance to Vicki so I was able to obtain my animals in person, but she does ship as well.

Her animals are healthy and well socialized. I couldn't be more pleased with my two Rhacs that I obtained from her. Even more importantly, Vicki is a wonderful person to work with. She is nice, informative, and very patient. I never felt that she pressured me to buy or rushed my decision. I can't recommend Big Fat Geckos enough! :)

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Oh hey- I met you yesterday, I was there when you picked up that Chewie from Vicki! He's a super sweet guy (despite the fact that he pooped all down my shirt shortly before you came back and got him LOL)

And I agree- Vicki and her geckos are absolutely fantastic. Congrats on your two new ones!
 
Hi Laura! Oh dear, I'm sorry he pooped on you, haha! It was nice to meet you briefly, and nice to see that you're on the forum too. I just joined.

Did you end up buying anything from the show yesterday?
 
Hahaha Vicki was terribly embarassed, but it's far from the first or last time I'll be decorated in gecko poop! :rofl:

I managed to keep myself down to just one gecko this time- I picked up a day gecko (P. m. grandis) from a breeder at a table near Vicki's. I picked up two Cresties from Vicki at the Daytona show last month, though, and am waiting till next year to get a Chewie from her pastel PI pair. :)
 
Yes, it's so hard to resist at the shows. I was very happy to get the Chewie. I always thought I'd be a PI girl but when I saw that Mainland boy's eyes I was immediately smitten. :) I saw those Grandis geckos, they were very nice! Glad you were able to get something there.
 
I would like to add to this! I just purchased a red/cream pinner crested from Vicki at the Orlando Repticon expo. Vicki was so wonderful to do business with! Very knowledgable on the animals she has. And despite the fact that he pooped on me as well, he was gorgeous and she gave him to me for a great price! I highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy geckos!
 
Recently picked up a couple of cresties from BFG / bigfatgeckos.com - they're beautiful. Laura Lee Petrila (lauraleellbp) helped facilitate the transaction by taking pics for BFG and communication was clear & quick. Thanks again to both Vicki for creating the critters and Laura for making ordering easy!
 
i recently received two gorgeous cresteds from vicki with the help of laura lee. all of my questions were responded to promptly and with a great attitude. extra pics were sent to help me decide what exactly i wanted and they were extremely patient with me while i was having issues with paypal. im completely in love with the two i got! this isnt my first time buying some big fat geckos and it for sure wont be the last :)
 
I just got two mainland chahoua's from Laura Lee. She worked with me on a payment plan for the two. Always responded quickly with a professional manner. The chahoua's are in great shape!! They are beyond cute! I am so happy I decided to go with BigFatGecko's for my first chahouas. I can't wait to watch these guys grow. I definitely recommend these guys for geckos! I will be buying more geckos soon from them :)
 
I once again purchased a beautiful mainland chahoua from Vicki this weekend at the Orlando Repticon. This is my very first chewie and Vicki was very helpful and gracious when it came to schooling me on how to care for them and set them up. In a room full of geckos and snakes and such, she ALWAYS has the best quality animals and I will continue to purchase from her in the future.

And thanks Lauralee for always helping me pick the best ones out and whispering in my ear to "buy it buy it"! Bad influence :dgrin:
 
I have purchased from Vicki in the past- I bought a BEAUTIFUL mainland chahoua female from her and she is my little princess.

I also did business with Vicki this weekend and yesterday. I bought an amazing little pinstripe crested and a BEAUTIFUL little P.I. chahoua kid. Both babies are absolutely amazing, well started, and of course little fat geckos!

Vicki is wonderful to work with and incredibly personable and friendly. I urge anyone and everyone to do business with her :)
 
I've purchased from her a few times now, and i'm insanely satisfied! Her geckos are gorgeous, and she's an awesome person. Beautiful geckos!
 
I have several geckos from Big Fat Geckos, both Cresteds & Gargoyles. They are all completely beautiful, healthy & very easily handled. I'm not only a big fan of their geckos, but also of their Smoothie Mix. I have a couple of picky geckos who don't eat much of their CGD, after buying some of BFG's Smoothie Mix those particular geckos have been cleaning their bowls. BFG gets my highest recommendation, not only for their gorgeous geckos but also for their Smoothie Mix. :)
 
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