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Theleonater View Profile |
Why is my gecko digging?
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| 08/28/08 05:24pm |
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Lovetheleo View Profile |
Message To: Theleonater In reference to Message Id: 1845285 Why is my gecko digging?
she should only be on solid subsrates what size tank do you have? what are the temps? she may be digging b/c she feels cramped in her cage or b/c she may be laying eggs i know some females lay eggs even if there are no males not sure how often leos do this but i know we had one at wrok that did this all the time does she look like she is trying to go through the glass or is she kind of digging at the ground on the bottom? |
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| 08/28/08 06:06pm |
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Theleonater View Profile |
Message To: Lovetheleo In reference to Message Id: 1845333 Why is my gecko digging?
i have a ten gallon tank not quite sure what the temps are I’m not sure if my leo is a she it kinda looks like he/she is trying to dig through the glass and the bottom it mite just be he/she is seeing his/her reflection |
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| 08/28/08 08:09pm |
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Reflex View Profile |
Message To: Theleonater In reference to Message Id: 1845502 Why is my gecko digging?
Quote: i use a all natural calcium sand i know the risks of using it
Then why use it? That’s like saying "I know it is unhealthy for my child to eat mcdonalds 4 times a day, but I still buy it for him" Quote: i have a ten gallon tank
That’s bare minimum.. might wanna get something a little bigger and more mentally stimulating. Quote: not quite sure what the temps are
You can’t just say "here’s some warmth" and let it be! Proper temps are very important for every function of your leos body, like digestion, metabolic rate, etc. Your leo might very well be digging because her temps are way off. Get a digital thermometer w/probe. Thermometer for the cool side, probe for the warm. That way you can monitor temps and change them to a more comfortable leve if need bel. How many hides are there in her cage? Are you noticing this activity during day, night, or both? |
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| 08/28/08 08:54pm |
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AditiLuna View Profile |
Message To: Reflex In reference to Message Id: 1845566 Why is my gecko digging?
It also might be too hot or too cold - the temp is very important for proper digestion and to avoid dehydration and death. It needs to be 88-93 F on the hot side and ten degrees cooler on the cool side - also a problem with ten gallon tanks - it is hard to get a good gradient. If you go to Petco (not that I support them but they do have cheap tanks) you can get a 20 gallon for 25 bucks - and you can sell your ten gallon for ten bucks on craigslist :) If you insist on using calci sand - please change your mind - but if you wont, please at least make sure that you have a dish of pure calcium in the cage for your gecko to lick, so they it doesn’t intentionally eat the sand. Make sure you have a warm hide, a cool hide, and a moist hide, and a water dish big enough for them to rest their tummy in. Good luck to you and your gecko :) |
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| 08/28/08 10:07pm |
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Lovetheleo View Profile |
Message To: AditiLuna In reference to Message Id: 1845685 Why is my gecko digging?
you are being selfish by using that sand just like reflex said you know it is bad yet you still use it probably b/c you think it looks good/better than a solid substrate like so many people i have spoken to use sand if you want him to be healthy(which i am guessing you s b/c you came on here to ask a question) i would get a bigger tank and get him on a solid substrate do you have any pics of the leo and its habitat so we can get an idea of what might need to be added |
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| 08/28/08 11:15pm |
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Theleonater View Profile |
Message To: Lovetheleo In reference to Message Id: 1845762 Why is my gecko digging?
 Where can i get a thermometer with o prob? I don’t think i have any pics of his/her tank but i can get some and then when i get some how do i post them?again thanks you very much |
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| 08/29/08 08:22am |
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SirJibJab View Profile |
Message To: Theleonater In reference to Message Id: 1845912 Why is my gecko digging?
As for the probe you can search for them online. Snake owners tend to use them a lot. I have one in my 40 for my leos. |
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| 08/29/08 11:14am |
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Phoul View Profile |
Message To: SirJibJab In reference to Message Id: 1846015 Why is my gecko digging?
and you should have 2 thermometers, especially in a 40 gal |
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| 08/29/08 11:20am |
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AditiLuna View Profile |
Message To: Phoul In reference to Message Id: 1846019 Why is my gecko digging?
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| 08/29/08 11:23am |
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Theleonater View Profile |
Message To: AditiLuna In reference to Message Id: 1846020 Why is my gecko digging?
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| 08/29/08 11:43am |
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Theleonater View Profile |
Message To: Theleonater In reference to Message Id: 1846031 Why is my gecko digging?
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| 08/29/08 11:44am |
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SirJibJab View Profile |
Message To: Phoul In reference to Message Id: 1846019 Why is my gecko digging?
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| 08/29/08 12:55pm |
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SirJibJab View Profile |
Message To: Phoul In reference to Message Id: 1846019 Why is my gecko digging?
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| 08/29/08 12:59pm |
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Lovetheleo View Profile |
Message To: SirJibJab In reference to Message Id: 1846083 Why is my gecko digging?
and i am glad you are switching to paper towles much healthier as for the temp gages our petsmart has them for 10 bucks with a probe |
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| 08/29/08 01:19pm |
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Theleonater View Profile |
Message To: SirJibJab In reference to Message Id: 1846083
well so far i haven’t had any problems with it and i have had my leo for about 8 months now so i don’t see that much reason to worry |
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| 08/29/08 01:21pm |
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Theleonater View Profile |
Message To: Theleonater In reference to Message Id: 1846106 Why is my gecko digging?
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| 08/29/08 01:22pm |
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MissSkyTheGecko View Profile |
Message To: Theleonater In reference to Message Id: 1846109 Why is my gecko digging?
Quote: well so far i haven’t had any problems with it and i have had my leo for about 8 months now so i don’t see that much reason to worry
8 months is nothing. It can take years for signs of impaction to start showing. And there are plenty of other things that can/will happen, too. I’ve got a rescue who was on sand. Not impacted but the poor guy can’t see because his corneas are scratched up so bad. Anyway, sometimes reptiles will put their bellies on the glass if they are too hot. I got my digital thermometer with probe for $7 at Petco. They work quite well. Very basic. Also get a cheap hydrometer just to keep tabs on the humidity of the tank. |
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| 08/29/08 02:30pm |
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AditiLuna View Profile |
Message To: MissSkyTheGecko In reference to Message Id: 1846186 Why is my gecko digging?
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| 08/31/08 04:01am |
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Phoul View Profile |
Message To: Theleonater In reference to Message Id: 1845285 Why is my gecko digging?
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