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Today, 09:29 AM

GeckoLeen replied to a thread Dubia roaches in Feeders, Food & Nutrition

Thanks for the link - I just purchased one. I hope I can get some good results now; it's hard to purchase a goodly amount of the right size roaches,...

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Yesterday, 03:45 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Dusting help and concerns in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

You're welcome. A 36 x 18 x 12 inch home is awesome! It sounds like primarily Zoo Med's supplements are supplying the calcium Gizmo requires. I'd...

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01-19-2020, 07:15 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Dusting help and concerns in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

Let's remove the dish of plain calcium from Gizmo's cage. If a leo overdoes plain calcium, calcium coats the digestive tract and prevents absorption...

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01-19-2020, 01:23 PM

GeckoLeen started a thread Dubia roaches in Feeders, Food & Nutrition

I have a small colony of dubia roaches. I have 3 geckos and 1 Cuban false chameleon, and the Cuban is the only one that eats the roaches on a...

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01-18-2020, 11:36 PM

GeckoLeen replied to a thread Lygodactylus Kimhowelli in Other Day Geckos | Lygodactylus, Gonatodes, Sphaerodactylus

I haven't ever had any, but they sound pretty cool! I like that they are diurnal. Here are a couple more care sheets: ...

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01-18-2020, 10:40 PM

GeckoLeen replied to a thread P. Grandis Attacked Mate Randomly? in Day Geckos | Phelsuma

Just to be better safe than sorry, I'd say keep her in the smaller one for now, but save up for an 18x18x24 and keep them separated on a permanent...

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01-16-2020, 10:50 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Help Humidity and heating CHE+heat mat? in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Maybe the same wattage DHP that Marillion uses?

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01-15-2020, 03:24 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread 2nd Annual North American Gecko Symposium: 9 Oct 2020 @ Tinley Park, Illinois USA in Shows, Events, Clubs, Societies, etc.

Check out Frank Colacicco's keynote presentation on 11 October 2019 on post 1 of this thread.

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01-15-2020, 04:06 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Garg infertile laying tips? in New Caledonian Geckos | Bavayia, Eurydactylodes & Rhacodactylus, Mniarogekko, Correlop

Is your 2.5 yo garg a healthy weight right now? Please share a recent full-length photo. Does she have a substrate in addition to paper towels? ...

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01-14-2020, 11:56 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Think I'm getting close to having some eggs! in Leopard Geckos | Breeding & Incubation

I see both our messages. However, the last message was blank until I signed in. How about not replying, so I can see whether my message comes...

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01-14-2020, 10:26 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Think I'm getting close to having some eggs! in Leopard Geckos | Breeding & Incubation

Testing 4, 3, 2, 1, zero!

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01-14-2020, 10:22 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Leo has stopped eating, behaviour has also changed in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

1 gram out of 74 grams isn't much. I'd hold off on a vet for now.

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01-14-2020, 06:06 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Leo has stopped eating, behaviour has also changed in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

Is she losing weight right now?

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01-14-2020, 10:46 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Lygodactylus Kimhowelli in Other Day Geckos | Lygodactylus, Gonatodes, Sphaerodactylus

Have you seen this care sheet?...

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01-13-2020, 06:44 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Think my day gecko may have mouth rot but unsure? in Day Geckos | Phelsuma

The safest bet is to bring her to a vet who specializes in exotics. Here's a worldwide link. https://arav.site-ym.com/search/custom.asp?id=3661

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01-13-2020, 06:40 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Leo has stopped eating, behaviour has also changed in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

Have you tried any of the assist foods I mentioned in post 5? Those foods may stimulate your leo's appetite.

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01-13-2020, 03:09 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Sat, 11 January 2020: Portland (OREGON) Reptile Expo @ PDX airport's Holiday Inn in Shows, Events, Clubs, Societies, etc.

I'm happy I got to meet most of your family and see 3 of your leos @ this show. My only regret is that I didn't make it to your table soon enough to...

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01-11-2020, 09:58 PM

GeckoLeen replied to a thread Think my day gecko may have mouth rot but unsure? in Day Geckos | Phelsuma

If it was me, I think I would have a vet check it, just to be on the safe side.

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01-11-2020, 09:06 PM

GeckoLeen replied to a thread Is this normal Baby Crestie stuff? in Crested Geckos | Correlophus (Rhacodactylus) ciliatus

I would agree on the eating. They eat at night while they are awake, so you may never see it. Your tank looks great - nice and colorful! If...

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01-11-2020, 07:52 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Think I'm getting close to having some eggs! in Leopard Geckos | Breeding & Incubation

Today, right now, I'm accessing GU from the Holiday Inn during our reptile show. Today's the first day since Aliza posted her "but I trust you!" post...

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01-11-2020, 10:35 AM

GeckoLeen replied to a thread Confused on what to do with lighting in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

I think that looks really good! You have a nice amount of hides and foliage.

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01-11-2020, 10:33 AM

GeckoLeen replied to a thread Confused on what to do with lighting in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Zoo Med is usually a decent brand - I would think this would work very well! Replace the uvb every 6 months.

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01-10-2020, 11:51 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Favorite hide not getting high ground temp in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Please NO waxworms. A CHE may not be needed in addition to a heat mat. If you do use an UTH + a CHE, you'll need 2 thermostats. What size is your...

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01-10-2020, 11:30 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Enclosure and uth size in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

I don't know how reliable Exo Terra 11 x 17s are. Ultratherms are much better than Fluker's 11 x 17s. Could you order an Ultratherm online? Be...

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01-10-2020, 03:07 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Enclosure and uth size in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Welcome to Geckos Unlimited! An Exo Terra 36 x 18 x 12 inch tall enclosure would be ideal. Could you exchange your 24 x 18 x 12 for the larger size?...

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01-09-2020, 11:16 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Think my day gecko may have mouth rot but unsure? in Day Geckos | Phelsuma

See whether you can get your gecko to open her mouth. Gently sweep your finger across your leo's lips. She might open up and give you a very quick...

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