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 #1644737


Lifeislove
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 A couple questions. =]

Hey, I’m new, but aside from that, I have a AFT gecko and I have a couple questions concerning him(duh).

My gecko has non-chemically treated mulch as his flooring(or bedding or whatever you call it) and I have feed him crickets. He has not eaten any, which is not my concern because I got him yesterday, but I am concerned that the crickets will hide in the mulch and foliage and anywhere possible. I’m afraid he won’t be able to find them. Should I feed him mealworms? Or should I trust that he will find the eventually?

Also, I don’t know how to figure out the gender of him/her. Any help here?

Thank you!



03/02/08  12:37pm

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AllHailRain
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  Message To: Lifeislove   In reference to Message Id: 1644737


 A couple questions. =]

mulch can cause impaction if he digests any while he’s hunting.

Mealworms can crawl and hide in the mulch much easier than a cricket can. And crickets are stupid, they don’t really get that they’re being hunted most of the time (or so it seems to me). He would be able to find them.
But in a best case scenario, you should get Coco Fiber substrate.


As for gender, look at the base of it’s tail. Two bumps would show his hemipenises, meaning male. Males also have prominent pores in the shape of a V as the base of their tail.
Females would have neither.



03/02/08  04:05pm

 #1645349


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  Message To: Lifeislove   In reference to Message Id: 1644737


 A couple questions. =]

I would use dirt or eco eath.



sexing



03/02/08  08:36pm

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Lifeislove
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  Message To: Suicidepill   In reference to Message Id: 1645349


 A couple questions. =]

Ok, thank you. =]
Very helpful, both of you.



03/03/08  04:28pm

 #1646273


Lifeislove
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  Message To: Suicidepill   In reference to Message Id: 1645349


 A couple questions. =]

Ok, thank you. =]
Very helpful, both of you.



03/03/08  04:28pm

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AllHailRain
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  Message To: Lifeislove   In reference to Message Id: 1646273


 A couple questions. =]

No problem! I’m glad we could help.
:]



03/03/08  09:29pm


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