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05-24-2022, 04:03 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Second shed in about 2 weeks in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

The "line"/newer tail end I see is maybe 1 inch from his tail tip. The tip seems a little rounded. The skin texture may be different there.

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05-24-2022, 06:50 AM

MicheleVicchitto replied to a thread Second shed in about 2 weeks in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

I'm not sure about a line around his tail. Also based on that picture, it looks like he had a tiny piece of shed skin stuck to the tip of his...

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05-24-2022, 05:29 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread "Reptilian Diaries" . . . . . . Frank Colacicco -- January 2019 onward in Field Herping & Travel

#42: West Texas ~ Part 3 ~ We're herping for the snakes of West Texas! Alterna!! Subocs!! Get some! Herp Photography! Published: 24 April 2022 ...

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05-24-2022, 12:31 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Second shed in about 2 weeks in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

The ONLY way to tell Donnie's age is IF the breeder (or someone else) knows his hatch date. Do you see a "line" encircling Donnie's tail that...

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05-23-2022, 05:29 PM

MicheleVicchitto replied to a thread Second shed in about 2 weeks in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

Other than just sort of guessing based on his length, is there a way to tell how old he is? Or at least get a slightly better estimate?

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05-23-2022, 02:31 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Second shed in about 2 weeks in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

Just in case ~ For link 124 click: Weekly Feeding & Supplement Schedule 124 for leopard geckos 0-12 months old

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05-23-2022, 02:18 PM

MicheleVicchitto replied to a thread Second shed in about 2 weeks in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

Donnie's a great photo subject. Quite the handsome little guy.

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05-23-2022, 02:14 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Second shed in about 2 weeks in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

Many thanks for sharing "Donnie + slate substrate" on this thread! :banana: You take great photos!

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05-23-2022, 01:18 PM

MicheleVicchitto replied to a thread Second shed in about 2 weeks in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

Last night, after I cleaned his enclosure and changed from ceramic tiles to slate, I persuaded him to wander a bit and I was able to get some better...

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05-21-2022, 11:38 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread UVA lighting? Vitamin overdosing? in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Hello Sebbie ~ Please share the dimensions of your 40 gallon breeder. I have those lighting specs now. What are your day & night room...

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05-20-2022, 11:35 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread UVA lighting? Vitamin overdosing? in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

I recommend setting up your enclosure with a proper heating gradient prior to getting your leo. Please share the exact measurements of your 40...

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05-20-2022, 10:56 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread UVA lighting? Vitamin overdosing? in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Welcome to Geckos Unlimited, Sebbie! UVA & UVB are different! Do you wish to use UVB from the beginning? About how old is your young leo?...

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05-20-2022, 09:44 PM

MicheleVicchitto replied to a thread Second shed in about 2 weeks in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

Donnie had another successful shed. He's busy eating.

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05-20-2022, 07:58 AM

MicheleVicchitto replied to a thread Second shed in about 2 weeks in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

Donnie's about 17 cm long (between 6.5 and 7 inches long). How long is your 9-10 month old?

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05-19-2022, 11:27 PM

MicheleVicchitto started a thread Second shed in about 2 weeks in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

Donovan is shedding again. He shed within the first week that I got him (brought him home on a Friday and he was shedding on Monday or Tuesday). ...

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05-19-2022, 11:05 PM

MicheleVicchitto replied to a thread Can't get humidity levels down in leopard gecko tank in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

I was just having a similar panic because Donnie's enclosure is suddenly up to 45-48% humidity (I'm assuming because of the general weather being...

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05-19-2022, 10:57 PM

MicheleVicchitto replied to a thread Wellness Checkup in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

Donnie has a fairly basic set up so at least in that regard I'm doing good. I'm actually very lucky vet-wise, because there is an exotic pet vet...

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05-19-2022, 10:51 PM

MicheleVicchitto replied to a thread Wellness Checkup in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

I try to get new pets to a vet for a wellness check up because it makes things easier down the road. The wellness check establishes them as a...

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05-19-2022, 07:21 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Wellness Checkup in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

It's highly recommended to keep leopard geckos in a simple setup (paper towels & such) for 3 months prior to having their wellness check. ...

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05-19-2022, 05:21 PM

MicheleVicchitto started a thread Wellness Checkup in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

So, I got Donovan about 2.5 weeks ago. He's eating like a trooper, but we are still working on getting to know one another (in other words, he's not...

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05-17-2022, 10:43 PM

acpart replied to a thread Paper Towels in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

The vet appointment sounds like a good idea to me. Aliza

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05-17-2022, 10:06 PM

MicheleVicchitto replied to a thread Leopard Gecko feeding dish and eating challenges in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

Oh my gosh yes! He loves it so much!!! When I brought it out tonight to add more roaches, he came out and sat watching me fill it. And I didn't...

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05-17-2022, 03:05 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Leopard gecko diarrhea and loss of weight in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

It could be symptoms of parasites.

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05-17-2022, 12:19 PM

MicheleVicchitto replied to a thread Slippery ceramic tile -- switch to a different variety? in Leopard Geckos | Substrates & Substrate Issues

Oh, and my darling husband just sent me a picture of Donnie's actual litter box (without his presents that he left me since I cleaned it up already)....

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05-17-2022, 12:16 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Leopard gecko diarrhea and loss of weight in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

Hello Milkway ~ The only way to tell whether parasites are involved is to collect a fresh fecal sample & quickly bring it to the vet. Please...

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05-17-2022, 12:04 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Slippery ceramic tile -- switch to a different variety? in Leopard Geckos | Substrates & Substrate Issues

:biggrin: :coverlaugh:

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05-17-2022, 11:53 AM

MicheleVicchitto replied to a thread Slippery ceramic tile -- switch to a different variety? in Leopard Geckos | Substrates & Substrate Issues

Yes, I'll definitely have to have my husband do the video. Although, chances are, I can do it. I just have to be more focused on what I'm doing and...

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05-17-2022, 11:18 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Slippery ceramic tile -- switch to a different variety? in Leopard Geckos | Substrates & Substrate Issues

(Speaking of litter box: I bought one of those little leopard gecko litter boxes people sell on Etsy. OMG!!! He used it! Like I put in it his...

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05-17-2022, 07:34 AM

MicheleVicchitto replied to a thread Slippery ceramic tile -- switch to a different variety? in Leopard Geckos | Substrates & Substrate Issues

Ooo! That's right. I forgot about my steppy thing (which, coincidentally, arrived in the mail yesterday). I will look into whether silicone clue...

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05-17-2022, 12:20 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Slippery ceramic tile -- switch to a different variety? in Leopard Geckos | Substrates & Substrate Issues

What a good idea, Michele! It depends whether silicone glue from a glue gun would create a lasting bond with slate & resin. Perhaps your local Ace...

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