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Today, 12:50 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread New Gecko (and reptile) owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

You're welcome, Lawrence! "Baby steps" is what you're watching for as Opie settles in. Excellent on your Pro Gutoad Insect Diet purchase! I'm glad...

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Yesterday, 06:20 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread New Gecko (and reptile) owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

I'm glad Opie is settling in to his Exo Terra 24 x 18 x 12 inch home. It's common for new & young leos to be very skittish. What you're seeing is...

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Yesterday, 05:19 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Newbie Leo Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

You're welcome. Is your photo of Gus an earlier photo than the first photo you shared? Please feed Gus 3x per week -- all he can eat in about 15...

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Yesterday, 06:30 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Newbie Leo Owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Welcome to Geckos Unlimited! I, too, doubt that's "stick tail". 40-60% ambient humidity is ideal for leopard geckos. A sock filled with rice...

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Yesterday, 05:51 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread how to best treat impaction in Crested Geckos | Correlophus (Rhacodactylus) ciliatus

I'm quite sorry to hear that. Does he vomit after you feed him too? If so, maybe he's too full. 8.5 grams is severely underweight for a 6.5 month...

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01-23-2021, 06:45 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread New Gecko (and reptile) owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Is your thermostat's probe also inside your leo's warm dry hide? Have you been following this chart? What dimensions is your Exo Terra?

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01-23-2021, 05:09 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread New Gecko (and reptile) owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Are you able to see all the posts on your comprehensive thread since Hilde merged them all? Let's catch up, Lawrence. I have seen all your posts....

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01-23-2021, 01:34 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread how to best treat impaction in Crested Geckos | Correlophus (Rhacodactylus) ciliatus

Welcome to Geckos Unlimited! Please share a photo of your crested gecko. So your crested gecko may be impacted with mealworm skeletons. Is he...

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01-22-2021, 11:39 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Sudden drastic change is personality in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

https://i.imgur.com/5hyb2DC.jpg Every leopard gecko is different. Your 8-10 mo leo has been extremely skittish for the past month. He has a 20 long:...

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01-22-2021, 02:36 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Best Loose Substrate? in Leopard Geckos | Substrates & Substrate Issues

What are these leos' genders? How many hides have you for them? Sometimes by the time hostility is evident, it's too late. Even a couple females...

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01-22-2021, 02:30 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Best Loose Substrate? in Leopard Geckos | Substrates & Substrate Issues

What I've heard is ~70% organic topsoil to ~30% play sand.

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01-22-2021, 12:54 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Sudden drastic change is personality in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

Please share a photo of his enclosure. Have you covered the sides & back with some sort of paper or vinyl clings? Have you many secure places...

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01-22-2021, 12:27 AM

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

Instead of the cumbersome baggy supplement method, place a small amount of each supplement into separate tall 32 ounce deli containers. Label by...

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01-21-2021, 11:44 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Best Loose Substrate? in Leopard Geckos | Substrates & Substrate Issues

What size enclosures have you? It's best to house all leos individually. PetCo may be having their frequent $-per-gallon sales right now. For a 20...

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01-19-2021, 02:27 PM

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

Soon Anthem will have a much warmer home. I hope that helps him be out and about even more! BTW, are you using the baggy method to dust or have...

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01-19-2021, 02:02 PM

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

The grout sealer you've linked is also "Low odor, water-based formula". In that respect it = the Miracle sealant I shared a picture of. I don't know...

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01-18-2021, 03:21 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread New Gecko (and reptile) owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

When your leo is about 6 months old cut back feedings to Monday, Wednesday, & Friday with maybe a mealworm snack on Saturday.

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01-17-2021, 07:02 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread New Gecko (and reptile) owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

When providing UVB for shade dwellers like leopard geckos, Dr. Fran Baines (DVM and lighting guru) recommends a backup dose of a powdered D3...

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01-17-2021, 06:21 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread New Gecko (and reptile) owner in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Please continue on this thread. You can ask all sorts of questions there. ...

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01-17-2021, 05:37 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Hello from me and Ignatius in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Thanks! Wow!

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01-17-2021, 06:23 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread My Bioactive Enclosure in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Thanks so much, Digs!!! :biggrin:

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01-17-2021, 06:08 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread What is wrong with my leopard gecko? in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

Your leo needs an immediate appointment with an experienced reptile vet. With all ocular problems seeing a vet ASAP is paramount! Home treatment is...

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01-17-2021, 05:26 AM

Digs started a thread My Bioactive Enclosure in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Been posting this on Facebook but decided to share it here :biggrin:.

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01-17-2021, 04:44 AM

Digs replied to a thread Maintenance Diet/ Gut load Methods and Research Thread! in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

I have also removed UVB lighting from my feeders. All was going well until I was reminded that UV destroys vitamins in food lol. So I'll just have to...

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01-17-2021, 01:35 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Hello from me and Ignatius in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Great to hear from you and your crew! It has been awhile. How large can beardies grow? I'm hanging in there and enjoying wild waves in Cannon...

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01-16-2021, 07:43 PM

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

Try BSFL before you offer Anthem crickets. BSFL can be tough. Did you poke a couple holes in each one with a something like a safety pin?

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