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    Default What's your favorite scale and why?

    I'm learning how important it is to have a good scale and keep a log of gecko weights to monitor their growth and overall health. I've done a little bit of browsing and see tons of scales out there with a huge price range. I don't want to spend an arm and a leg on a fancy schmancy scale with all the bells and whistles, but I also want to be sure to get one that's reliable and user-friendly.

    Soooo... to help me narrow down the options, what's your favorite gecko scale and why?

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    Though it is quite small, I have a

    US Balance: US-MAGNUM-1000XR
    Professional Precision Pocket Scale

    It was a Christmas gift and woks wonderfully. The tray fits an adult gecko, but since it is small, they can easily jump out. I could see how others might not like that.

    Sorry I seem to be posting in all your threads!

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    Quote Originally Posted by stellarawesome View Post
    Though it is quite small,
    Edit: I don't think I made it clear why I like it so much; its just really precise and easily transported and used.

    Edite2: Shoot! This was supposed to be an edit, not a second post! I .. don't know how to delete this..

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    Quote Originally Posted by stellarawesome View Post
    Sorry I seem to be posting in all your threads!
    LOL I appreciate the input!

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    This is what I have. Works great, and also comes with the plastic cup thingy.

    http://www.pangeareptile.com/store/g...0g-cj-600.html

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    I have this one also from here on Pangea doesnt come with a cup but I just used one of those disposable insulated coffee cups that come with plastic lids http://www.pangeareptile.com/store/c...tal-scale.html

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    This is what I have. Works great, and also comes with the plastic cup thingy.

    http://www.pangeareptile.com/store/g...0g-cj-600.html
    The best one I've used, really like it. The problem I've had with others; when the gecko moves even a little-The weight fluctuates alot. This one only only fluctuates by a few tenths of a gram. Seems more stable than others in the price-range.

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    And if you get the one from Pangea you can just combine the shipping cost with the other stuff you'll be getting
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    so...to what degree does the pangea scale measure in grams?

    i want one that measures tenths (ex: 20.2 grams)

    every scale i find doesnt do decimals...in grams at least im so picky! lol
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    The Pangea scale mentioned above goes to tenths (example 22.4 grams). I have it and love it, I wasted money on two other scales before I finally got this one.
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