[wolfyhound]

Why is she doing this? They have a few humid hides, with barely damp moss in them and it seems the moss gets pushed out of the 'door' every time I turn around. Is this normal gecko "make the keeper pull out their hair" behavior? Or is there something I should change? I tried giving them "empty" hides, which they refuse to use at all. Is there too much moss in there?

Crazy little lizards.

[acpart]

She may be just rooting around in there and nesting to get comfortable. I have all my leopard gecko and fat tail humid hides done with eco earth which I moisten as necessary. If you put the "door" on the top instead of the side this works well and would probably even work for moss.

ALiza

[wolfyhound]

Thanks! I tried top openings and they didn't use them, I guess they're too lazy to climb on top. Either that or I need shorter hides! I'll look for shorter containers and just put the bedding back in when she's pushed it out.
Appreciate the reply!

[*ZERO*]

i used 3 3/4" tall by 6-8" tupperwear container with top holes for years with leos and fat-tails and they seemed to all use it lots.. the key is to leave the lid off for a few weeks so they understand what it is... maybe just sit the lid half on half off

[wolfyhound]

Thanks so much for the advice! I will find new hide containers and try leaving the lids off! You rock!