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 #1725737


LeopardLover<3
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 20 Gallon and picking up my Leo

Oh I have 2 questions now i have a leo he is about a year and he HATES to be picked up he doesnt bite just squiggles so I have to put him down again he likes to be pet but hates when I make loud noises or pick him up any ideas?? Oh and how many adult female Leopard geckos will fit in a 20 Gallon tank????? thx guys




05/05/08  09:52am

 #1725859


Brien224
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   Message To: LeopardLover<3   In reference to Message Id: 1725737


 20 Gallon and picking up my Leo

Just work with him and over time he will calm down... or don’t hold him. He just doesn’t like to be held. People assume that all leos can be held.

One female minimum cage size. I have one leo in a 36x18. That is a little big, but a 20 long is good for one adult, not two IMO. ..
05/05/08  01:15pm

 #1725894


AditiLuna
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   Message To: LeopardLover<3   In reference to Message Id: 1725737


 20 Gallon and picking up my Leo

First, try laying your hand in the cage with a worm on it and see if he will eventually crawl on his hand. Then, try holding him but keeping your hand in the cage so he cant jump out. Don’t grab him, wait for him to come to you. Don’t touch his head or his tail. make sure that when he freaks out, you stay calm, and maybe try covering his face to calm him down. Make sure your hands are warm when you pick him up- ( I always wash my hands in hot water first ). just be patient and don’t stress him out. :)

Hope that all helps



05/05/08  02:13pm

 #1726209


LeopardLover<3
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   Message To: AditiLuna   In reference to Message Id: 1725894


 20 Gallon and picking up my Leo

yes that helps thx so I can ONLY have one gecko ia like a 21 gallon tank?????



05/05/08  06:46pm

 #1726377


Brien224
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   Message To: LeopardLover<3   In reference to Message Id: 1726209


 20 Gallon and picking up my Leo

That is just my opinion... I always go almost double the minimum recommended or more, 20 long is good for one adult, but I wouldn’t go much smaller unless you started with a hatchling.



05/05/08  09:06pm

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   Message To: Brien224   In reference to Message Id: 1726377


 20 Gallon and picking up my Leo

the rule to follow is 10 gal per gecko
05/08/08  05:45pm

 #1729576


Reptilelver101
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   Message To: Greg9087   In reference to Message Id: 1729562


 20 Gallon and picking up my Leo

I disagree with that rule.....3 geckos 30 gallons????? I know that is healthy but really.......
I have seen so many ppl with 2 in a 20 gal and it is just fine...
I mean its not like the animals draw a line in the middle and say
"heres my 10 gal... thats your 10 gal"
You can hassle me all you want about what I’m saying
but I’m just saying that it’s possible


note: my aim so wasn’t to get on anyones nerves so scuse me if i did and sorry
05/08/08  05:52pm

 #1729586


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   Message To: Reptilelver101   In reference to Message Id: 1729576


 20 Gallon and picking up my Leo

2 geckos can fit in a 20 gallon, but its a little cramped. You always want to give them the most space possible. That being said, I keep 2 in a 20gallon and they do just fine. Just make sure you have alot of hides for them. Paper towel tubes will work just fine. And yes the rule is 1 gecko for every 10gallons.



05/08/08  05:59pm

 #1729601


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   Message To: Americanchld   In reference to Message Id: 1729586


 20 Gallon and picking up my Leo

i have 3 in a 20 gallon and they are fine.



05/08/08  06:12pm

 #1729648


AditiLuna
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   Message To: B_man8486   In reference to Message Id: 1729601


 20 Gallon and picking up my Leo

I think 2 in a 20 gallon (If they are GIRLS and THE SAME AGE/SIZE) and you make sure they are both healthy and not stressed and eating well, and you have a place to put one in case a fight emerges AND you are willing to pay the vet if a fight results in injury then it’s not a terrible idea - just not recommended.



05/08/08  07:04pm


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