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 #1852757


Daveim
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   Message To: CAI&TAI   In reference to Message Id: 1852740


 Ok what would a...

males have bulges along the base of the tail as well as a wide v-shaped row of pores just above the tail base.
09/06/08  12:11pm

 #1852768


Ammeratsu
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   Message To: Ammeratsu   In reference to Message Id: 1852757


 Ok what would a...

Females appear to have nothing there, except for when you look closely and see a faint row of V-shaped pours on top of their vent.

Google it, and you’ll find some pictures of what a male and a female look like.
09/06/08  12:25pm

 #1852850


Gecko_lover
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   Message To: Gecko_lover   In reference to Message Id: 1852768


 Ok what would a...

my mom has a friend tht breeds lizards of all sorts. she said she is going to give me a female. i am really happy. i have sand, a heat pad, and water dish. with other stuff. i just dont remember what they were.



09/06/08  02:36pm

 #1852852


Ammeratsu
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   Message To: Ammeratsu   In reference to Message Id: 1852850


 Ok what would a...

I don’t think you did very much research if you think sand is an okay substrate for a beginner. sand is really bad for young geckos and even older ones if the temperatures aren’t correct and if you’re not experienced. Please use paper towels, reptile carpet, newspaper, or tile. Solid substrates.

Could you please tell us all the supplies you have?
09/06/08  02:39pm

 #1852861


Gecko_lover
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   Message To: Gecko_lover   In reference to Message Id: 1852852


 Ok what would a...

the sand i got is very good. the breeder uses it. i have the sand, heat pad, water bowl, food dish, calcium powder, a ten gallon tank, crickrets and we are getting worms soon. i am researching still. have learned many stuff
09/06/08  02:48pm

 #1852864


Ammeratsu
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   Message To: Ammeratsu   In reference to Message Id: 1852861


 Ok what would a...

There is no such thing as good sand. Especially for young geckos. Please please please don’t use it with a baby or juvenile. As an adult, it seems to be fine with proper temperatures, but not as a baby.
09/06/08  02:52pm

 #1852866


Ammeratsu
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   Message To: Ammeratsu   In reference to Message Id: 1852864


 Ok what would a...

By the way, you need a digital thermometer with a probe at the end, and you need pure calcium powder and calcium with D3. I gave you some info on everything you’ll need in the beginning of the thread, so you could look at that.
09/06/08  02:54pm

 #1852867


Gecko_lover
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   Message To: Gecko_lover   In reference to Message Id: 1852864


 Ok what would a...

its a sub adult. i have carpet too.
09/06/08  02:55pm

 #1852886


Ammeratsu
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   Message To: Ammeratsu   In reference to Message Id: 1852867


 Ok what would a...

Please use the carpet until she’s full grown. I think it would be a lot safer for the gecko
09/06/08  03:10pm

 #1852889


Gecko_lover
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   Message To: Gecko_lover   In reference to Message Id: 1852886


 Ok what would a...

this sand says its completely safe for all lizards of all ages.
09/06/08  03:16pm

 #1852891


Ammeratsu
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   Message To: Ammeratsu   In reference to Message Id: 1852889


 Ok what would a...

What’s the sand called?
09/06/08  03:17pm

 #1852896


Gecko_lover
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   Message To: Gecko_lover   In reference to Message Id: 1852891


 Ok what would a...

its called Reptilite Calcium Substrate.
09/06/08  03:23pm

 #1852906


Ammeratsu
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   Message To: Ammeratsu   In reference to Message Id: 1852896


 Ok what would a...

Ohh, calcium carbonate. It’s not sand at all. Okay, that stuff should be fine. I know a petstore(Trusted, good, local, healthy animals, not chain) that uses calcium carbonate with their hatchlings and they all grow fat healthy tails. Sorry about that.
09/06/08  03:33pm

 #1852909


Ammeratsu
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   Message To: Ammeratsu   In reference to Message Id: 1852906


 Ok what would a...

Even so, I’m sure if too much is eaten it’s not a good thing. I advise you feed in a separate container.
09/06/08  03:35pm

 #1852916


Gecko_lover
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   Message To: Gecko_lover   In reference to Message Id: 1852909


 Ok what would a...

i am going to feed it in a bowl most likely. i have reptocal. the calcium powder. its not just calcium. its powdered nutritional supplement. it includes vitamin 3d. is tht ok??
09/06/08  03:39pm

 #1852921


Ammeratsu
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   Message To: Ammeratsu   In reference to Message Id: 1852916


 Ok what would a...

You need pure calcium AND calcium w/D3. There’s a such thing as vitamin D3 over-dose and it has similar affects to metabolic bone disorder(Lack of calcium). Also, D3 is needed to process calcium. That means, pure calcium 3 times a week, calcium w/D3 two times a week. Or something similar. This is very important.
09/06/08  03:42pm

 #1852926


Gecko_lover
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   Message To: Gecko_lover   In reference to Message Id: 1852921


 Ok what would a...

we have pure calcium. the WD use it. one of them have metabolic bone disorder. she is fine. she is heathly. she is very very very active. our other WD keeps hitting his head on the screen.



09/06/08  03:45pm

 #1852930


Ammeratsu
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   Message To: Ammeratsu   In reference to Message Id: 1852926


 Ok what would a...

Then that should do fine as long as you use the cal w/D3 and the pure cal.
09/06/08  03:49pm

 #1852934


Gecko_lover
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   Message To: Gecko_lover   In reference to Message Id: 1852930


 Ok what would a...

ok good. i am starting to rethink this whole thing...
09/06/08  03:54pm

 #1852941


Ammeratsu
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   Message To: Ammeratsu   In reference to Message Id: 1852934


 Ok what would a...

What do you mean?
09/06/08  04:00pm

 #1852951


Gecko_lover
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   Message To: Gecko_lover   In reference to Message Id: 1852941


 Ok what would a...

i have been told so many times tht its going to b easy. but have been bashed so much more times...bu i just wrote the breeder so...
09/06/08  04:05pm

 #1852957


Ammeratsu
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   Message To: Ammeratsu   In reference to Message Id: 1852951


 Ok what would a...

I hope I didn’t bash you. O.O;; I didn’t mean to, if I did. I’m just trying to help. You know, constructive criticism.

Anyways, I would never call taking care of an animal easy. Leopard geckos take a lot of patience and commitment. It’s hard at first, to get everything stable and it’s just hard because you’re not used to it. But, after it’s all said and done, it’s totally worth having your little friend! It gets a lot easier with time.
09/06/08  04:13pm

 #1852979


Gecko_lover
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   Message To: Gecko_lover   In reference to Message Id: 1852957


 Ok what would a...

u never bashed me. u are like one of the only people who has kept on talking to me.

commitment is something i have. i am commited to all my pets. all 18 of them. mainly my baby.
09/06/08  04:44pm

 #1853150


Stitchex
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   Message To: Stitchex   In reference to Message Id: 1852979


 Ok what would a...

You also need some hides, for the gecko to hide. Sand isn’t recommended, and you’ll probably be a lot better off with just using the carpet you said you have, not much health issues there . At least two hides, one a moist hide with wet paper towels(warm side), and a nice, dark hide lol. Good luck with your Leo, I hope it all goes good!
09/06/08  08:30pm

 #1853476


GECKOGIRL22
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   Message To: GECKOGIRL22   In reference to Message Id: 1852979


 Ok what would a...

You will need a warm hide and a cool hide, as well as humid hide with moist paper towels or sphagnum moss. Also, you might want to move the leo up to a 20 gallon tank when she reaches her adult size, because many people on this forum feel a 10 gallon is cramped for an adult leo. Also, it’s a lot easier to establish a temperature gradient with a 20 gallon. But, for now, a 10 is fine. Good luck.

-GG22

P.S. Sorry I jumped in late. I haven’t been on in a couple of days.
09/07/08  07:17am

 #1853765


Gecko_lover
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   Message To: Gecko_lover   In reference to Message Id: 1853476


 Ok what would a...

ok i will ask the breeder about the hides. but we threw the carpet away...
09/07/08  03:28pm

 #1853823


Ammeratsu
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   Message To: Ammeratsu   In reference to Message Id: 1853765


 Ok what would a...

Why would you throw a perfectly good carpet away? That could’ve been useful in the future.
09/07/08  04:34pm

 #1854621


Gecko_lover
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   Message To: Gecko_lover   In reference to Message Id: 1853823


 Ok what would a...

because my mom told me to. it wasnt perfect either. the other lizards use and it sucks!

here is a picture of Bandit, my gecko. She is the one with the blue stripe on her face





09/08/08  04:31pm
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