Hello everyone!

StevePalmer · #1 01-01-2012, 10:43 AM

Hello Everyone,

My name is Steve, and i have 2 adult leopard geckos! I have had my female (Sandra) going on 14 years now. I got her when i was really young, so the pet store gave me a "starter kit" and said this will do just fine. 10 gallon, 1 hide, and waterbowl.

.. Well after recently adopting another leopard gecko, (Ringo) is 3 years old. I have decided to try and make a better setup for these guys. I have already learned a lot, just looking around. I hope to learn more as i start putting together for things for my geckos. Sandra is healthy and active, but after reading just 10 minutes on here, i feel their environment could be a lot better. I hope to spoil her and Ringo.

acpart · #2 01-01-2012, 06:06 PM

Welcome to GU. 14 years is a good amount of time!

ALiza

Yoshi'smom · #3 01-01-2012, 06:49 PM

Welcome to GU! It's good to see so many new "faces" here!

Hannibal · #4 01-01-2012, 07:15 PM

Welcome! This is a wonderful place to share experiences & learn from each other; it's amazing how much we learn from other keepers from all around the world.

**Elizabeth Freer** · #5 01-02-2012, 04:16 AM

Hello Steve, Sandra, and Ringo ~

A hearty welcome to Geckos Unlimited for you all!!! What lucky leos you have

!

Here is a link to my leo care recommendations. Might give you some ideas for your upgrades! http://www.geckosunlimited.com/commu...12-update.html

lauraleellbp · #6 01-02-2012, 09:13 AM

Welcome to GU!

StevePalmer · #7 01-02-2012, 11:52 AM

Thank you everyone for the welcome. After a quick peek around looks like these 10 gallons are too small. I haven't even heard of a UTH till I joined the site. Dont bash me too much! So I have a 55 gallon they will be going into. Im thinking of putting up a barrier because they havent met yet.I'm Scared Sandra might become very stressed with a young male around. Will changing her environment all of a sudden, freak her out? Sorry to ask here, I'm just really excited to make these super happpy.

**Elizabeth Freer** · #8 01-02-2012, 12:22 PM

'Morning Steve ~

How tall is your 55 gallon tank? Reason I ask is that it may be difficult to heat because of the height. A 20 gallon long measures 30 inches x 12.5 inches (width) x 12.75 inches (height). That is ideal for leos unless you plan on constructing a series of ramps and ledges in order to take advantage of the extra height.

Harley_Davidson · #9 01-02-2012, 12:44 PM

Welcome to GU Steve, Sandra, and Ringo. You have definitely come to the right place to learn. I have learned so much here since I joined in Oct. Lots of great people with a wealth of knowledge.

Can't wait to see pics of Sandra and Ringo (hint hint) LOL

StevePalmer · #10 01-02-2012, 12:56 PM

Howdy!

I will have to measure the hieght, I was thinking the same about heating. But I will add more lights if need be, and I do plan to build a platform or 2 for them to climb. Now will the UTH help with ambient temperature at all? I had the 55 gallon sitting around, so if I could get away with using it that would be awesome, just ready to spoil these guys. Thanks!