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 #1850624


Whitie
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 Newest addition...or addiction?

Hi, I’m usually on the tree frog forum, but I just wanted to show off my new baby.


He lost his tail at the pet store, but it is starting to grow back.



Couple shots of his tank.
09/03/08  05:12pm

 #1850629


Hacksaw
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   Message To: Whitie   In reference to Message Id: 1850624


 Newest addition...or addiction?

Cool gecko. May I give you a few pointers on how to setup the cage?
09/03/08  05:25pm

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Whitie
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   Message To: Hacksaw   In reference to Message Id: 1850629


 Newest addition...or addiction?

sure!!
09/03/08  05:27pm

 #1850650


Hacksaw
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   Message To: Whitie   In reference to Message Id: 1850632


 Newest addition...or addiction?

Before I do, I don’t want you to take offense to anything I say, just have an open mind...

Let me start by saying, it is a very nice, creative setup, but is not suitable for a Leopard Gecko’s needs. They spend most of their time on the ground, hiding in warm, dark, and quiet hides. I prefer Exo-Terra brand medium hides. 2 should be placed on each side, one warm hide and another cool. In the middle (or wherever you prefer) you can use a medium Zoo-Med 3-in-1 cave, you can place papeer towels, moss, or anything that holds humidity well in there and mist it 2-3 times daily to keep it moist, they need this moist hide to help aid in shedding. You can also make homemade hides. Also, a solid substrate should be used. Reptile Carpet comes in colors of Green or Brown, Newspaper, paper towel, etc.



09/03/08  05:53pm

 #1850746


Whitie
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   Message To: Hacksaw   In reference to Message Id: 1850650


 Newest addition...or addiction?

No offense taken.

I have read many care sheets and they are like frog care sheets half of them don’t agree. lol

There are actually hides in there with damp moss, in them but they are hard to see.
The block in the right front corner is just a half of a block, there is damp moss in there, to the left of that there is a small flower pot with damp moss in it. And the big piece of wood has damp moss in it also.
The eco earth on the bottom is packed down and then has river rocks on top of that.

I will be getting another hide for the back left corner,soon.

So does that sound better than you thought?
09/03/08  07:15pm

 #1850770


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   Message To: Whitie   In reference to Message Id: 1850746


 Newest addition...or addiction?

I agree with Hacksaw, but I have a problem with the substrate, not out of complete worry of impaction or anything, but it’s probably too humid in there for him. Too much humidity isn’t good for the respiratory system.



09/03/08  07:37pm

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Whitie
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   Message To: MissSkyTheGecko   In reference to Message Id: 1850770


 Newest addition...or addiction?

It is not humid in there the plants that are in there do not need much water and the humidity comes out the screen top. The plants are just watered once a week.
I have a temp gauge but I will be getting one for humidity this week. Just to make sure.

I appreciate all the help I am getting. thank you both so much.



09/03/08  07:48pm

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Whitie
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   Message To: Hacksaw   In reference to Message Id: 1850650


 Newest addition...or addiction?

So if I change to the carpet or paper towel, how often does it need to be changed?
I just put a humidity gauge in there what do you think it should read?
09/03/08  08:15pm

 #1850909


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   Message To: Whitie   In reference to Message Id: 1850806


 Newest addition...or addiction?

Hey whitie!

I like your setup. It would be perfect for a frog, but not a leopard gecko. If you change a few things, I think it will be perfect!

Now onto answering your question.

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So if I change to the carpet or paper towel, how often does it need to be changed?



I would suggest you switch to paper towels instead of carpet. Paper towels make it easy and fast to clean. Carpet is hard to clean and wash. I use paper towels for my three leopard geckos.

I am really un-sure of what the humidity gauge should read (wow, that’s sad). I now that you need a digital theromater. You can get these at walt mart for $10.00. I myself do not have one, but people say that you need one. I use those humidity gauges that you have. My leopard geckos do just perfect without a digital one. I do plan on buying a few next week though when I go to walt mart.

Sorry if I have not been much of a help. I tried. :)

~Emma
09/03/08  09:50pm

 #1852662


Whitie
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   Message To: Miss.Froggie   In reference to Message Id: 1850909


 Newest addition...or addiction?

Thanks Emma, for your input.

What do you feed your geckos? Do you feed several different things or just crickets?
Do you have a dish in your tank with calcium or vitamins or both?

Please, everyone chime in here and give me so advice. Reading care sheets hasn’t gotten me very far. Lol
09/06/08  09:53am

 #1852877


Hacksaw
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   Message To: Whitie   In reference to Message Id: 1852662


 Newest addition...or addiction?

You should only have a shallow dish of pure calcium only. Dust with MultiVitamins 1-2 times weekly. I feed my hatchlings and juveniles small crickets and mealworms, an my adults superworms and mealworms. Here is a list of staple feeder insects that can be fed on a regualr basis.

Silkworms (Mulberryfarms.com)
Mealworms (Reptilefood.com or Petstore)
Crickets (Reptilefood.com or Petstore)
Discoid Roaches (Mulberryfarms.com)
Superworms (Mulberryfarms.com) I buy mine in bulk at my local Petstore...

I’m glad you have an open mind with advice everybody is giving you. Good Luck.



09/06/08  03:04pm

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Whitie
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   Message To: Hacksaw   In reference to Message Id: 1852877


 Newest addition...or addiction?

Thank you so much for all your help.

I know how hard it is to explain to people and make them understand the importance of making sure their tanks are set up correctly. And I know how confusing all the different care sheets can be.

I do like reading the care sheets, but I like getting the first hand knowledge too.

Thanks again everyone!



09/06/08  09:06pm


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