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01-16-2021, 08:02 PM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

I did not poke any holes in them. I just made sure they were clean and clear of their substrate. I put them in a dish with the mealworms. On...

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01-16-2021, 06:45 PM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Couple of updates: Anthem loves crickets now. He at 16 of the small ones in one feeding this week lol. He also had another successful shed. ...

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01-13-2021, 07:38 PM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Not double boxed but they did use a heat pack and had food in there for them. They guarantee live arrival so I’ve contacted them (Komodo reptiles)....

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01-13-2021, 03:36 PM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

I just got my first delivery of 500 crickets (hooray). Sadly, most are dead (or waking up), and I'm working with the Company on this. That said,...

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01-13-2021, 08:27 AM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Video from trying the new food dishes: I had to lead him to the dish with the worm and then put it in there. Once he saw it, he did eat...

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01-12-2021, 10:22 PM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

I assume things like those mentioned get put on the outside and not inside?

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01-11-2021, 11:02 PM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Next set of questions: What are people using to cover the back and side walls of the tank?

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01-11-2021, 07:05 PM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Awesome. That tape is the exact stuff I have in the basement. Tank is elevated. I put chair pads on all corners so it is not directly sitting on...

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01-11-2021, 07:59 AM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Currently being used for water. I ordered to additional dishes for mealies. Yes indeed. Likely not a permanent thing, just something I'm...

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01-10-2021, 10:40 PM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Anthem got an upgrade tonight. Officially moved into the 20L. Moved his warm hide and humid hide to the right side. Thinking I’m going to need a...

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01-10-2021, 09:20 AM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Thank you. acpart, how many mealworms do you keep in the container you described?

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01-10-2021, 09:18 AM

ccapasso replied to a thread Where to order live feeder food from in US in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

Thank you both for the suggestions. I will take a look. acpart, how many crickets (small/medium) do you think I could keep in a 10g tank? Trying...

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01-09-2021, 06:47 PM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Currently, I've only been getting a small handful of baby crickets at a time (2 dozen this last round). To start with, I've been housing them in one...

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01-08-2021, 04:24 PM

ccapasso started a thread Where to order live feeder food from in US in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

Hi All, Just curious, does anyone have recommendations of where to order live feeder food from ? I'm in Ohio (USA) and while I can pickup the...

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01-08-2021, 07:55 AM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Yes, makes sense. Her room temp's average around 70*F so she should be good. Sorry, I wasn't meaning to say that the thermostat itself turned...

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01-07-2021, 06:40 PM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Good suggestion on the calendar. I may do that for them. And thanks for the info on gut loading. I've been feeding the mealworms and crickets...

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01-07-2021, 05:25 PM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

My oldest (who got the Leo for Xmas) is 10, turning 11 in June. Anthem is in her room on her dresser :). She is dying to hold him, but I keep...

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01-07-2021, 04:54 PM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Thank you. Safe to say that Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday/Sunday just keep to no dusting correct ? Also, with Anthem being small, I assume I am...

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01-07-2021, 02:10 PM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

I ordered all of the supplements and everything arrived except the Zoo Med's ReptiVite multivitamins withOUT D3 (this will be here between the...

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01-06-2021, 04:47 PM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Quick update, I was able to move Anthem out of his hide and confirm all of the shed came off! Hooray! First shed successful (even though he...

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01-06-2021, 01:59 PM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

I believe it is all off. Hard to fully tell as he's under the hide. I'll be checking later today to confirm.

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01-06-2021, 01:25 PM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Not sure what's up with images, sorry. I uploaded them to imgur for larger viewing: https://imgur.com/hB1q6Vj https://imgur.com/cSOZdDQ ...

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01-06-2021, 12:56 PM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Anthem's current humid hide isn't as warm as I'd like (since it is that fish bowl thing right now). The new one should be coming in today :). On...

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01-05-2021, 05:55 PM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Hard to say for sure, having never measure him, but best guess is about 4" or so. If I do this, it does not need sealed like the slate...

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01-05-2021, 01:24 PM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Quick update: I went ahead and ordered the 20L from PetCo since it was on sale (along with a new lid). Here are the next steps I'm thinking of...

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01-04-2021, 05:13 PM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Yes. It is hard to see in the pic but there are (2) entrances to it. Right now, Anthem loves to hide in there (prefers it over the warm side at the...

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01-04-2021, 04:38 PM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Far left side hide close up.

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01-04-2021, 12:26 PM

ccapasso replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Thanks for the reply. I was doing some checking and Petco currently has a 20L for $20. I'll have to get a new lid, but that can be done :). ...

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