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#1719227
Chamois
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 Leopard gecko
hi my parents may let me get a leopard gecko. but i do need help. would it be better to get a baby or adult. what should i name it if i get one and what gender would be best
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04/28/08 05:23pm
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#1719266
Hacksaw
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Message To: Chamois In reference to Message Id: 1719227
Leopard gecko
Generally, if you get a Leopard Gecko at a pet store they will either inaccuratly sex it or won’t know the gender of it at all. I don’t have a preference between Males and Females, it depends on the personality of the gecko...each individual has its own personality. As far as a juvenile over adult, If I would have the option I would chose a juvenile, they are easier to tame from an early age rather than an adult. They will also get to know you more, and trust you. Can’t help on names. I never name a pet before i see him/her or they develop a unique personality.
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04/28/08 05:45pm
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#1719727
KrazyKelli
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Message To: Hacksaw In reference to Message Id: 1719266
Leopard gecko
Funny enough, I’m opposite to Hacksaw. Adult would be a better choice, especially if this is your first gecko. Usually adults in pet stores (at least in the Petsmart locations I visit throughout the state) have been handled and they will let you handle the gecko if you ask politely. If they don’t, then you can be assured ahead of time that the gecko has probably never been handled much or at all. Juvis and hatchlings are more skiddish and freak out more easily - though the adult may be upset for the first few days home. Adults have more of a chance of being healthy upon purchase, since Juvis and hatchlings are still getting the immunities. Honestly, I believe juvis and hatchlings can get sicker more easily from stress than adults, same with getting impaction if improperly enclosed and getting ill from being tanked with new ones constantly.
You can find out the gender of an adult, especially if the pet store has made it handle-friendly - they’ll sex it for you. You cannot find out (easily) what gender hatchlings and juvi’s are.
Now don’t fret. The good side to getting a juvi is that it starts out small and grows with you, which means more bonding time. You get to see the progress from stripes to spots and all that. Juvis and hatchlings are also less expensive (for better or worse).
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04/28/08 10:55pm
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#1719936
Gecko boy12
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Message To: KrazyKelli In reference to Message Id: 1719727
Leopard gecko
figure it out your self dont lisen to the pet store on gecko care. smoe know what there talking about others couldnt tell a leopard gecko from an iguana.
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04/29/08 08:44am
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#1720375
Chamois
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Message To: Gecko boy12 In reference to Message Id: 1719936
Leopard gecko
wow thats sad and thanks for all the help iv been thinking a beleive id rather get and adult male and hopefully name him Gismoe i really like that name. also cold anyone post pics of tanks so i have an idea of what i need in the cage. also i already know for shore that im getting a 20 gallon tank if i get a leopard gecko.
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04/29/08 05:44pm
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#1720451
Jakemyster44
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Message To: Chamois In reference to Message Id: 1720375
Leopard gecko
there are loiots of posts with pics of tanks, justlook further down.
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04/29/08 06:31pm
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#1720637
KrazyKelli
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Message To: Chamois In reference to Message Id: 1720375
Leopard gecko
You can also look at the billion leopard gecko caresheets out there, as they will tell you what you need. Be sure to look at more than one, as some are off.
Never use loose substrate or any calcium substrates thereof. You don’t need a UVB light, but you do need a source of heat. And you need a humid hide. The caresheets should cover the jist of what a humid hide is. Everything else you need is listed in caresheets.
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04/29/08 09:01pm
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#1721444
Gecko boy12
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Message To: Chamois In reference to Message Id: 1720375
Leopard gecko
you no whats sad? im not kidding...
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04/30/08 07:25pm
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#1722434
Chamois
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Message To: Gecko boy12 In reference to Message Id: 1721444
Leopard gecko
whats sad is how someone cant tell the difference between an iguana and leopard gecko. and ill be shoure to look at the caresheets also i heard that they canont see the red heatlites is the true?
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05/01/08 05:38pm
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