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Today, 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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Today, 07:21 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Calcium and Multivitamin in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

You're welcome. Do you mean getting your Reptitherm off your tank? It will take a little elbow "grease" and maybe some Citrus Power Goo Gone. ...

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Today, 06:40 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Calcium and Multivitamin in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

In order for UVB to be effective, heat & light must be paired on the same side of your setup, similar to what you're doing. A Zoo Med Reptitherm...

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Today, 06:15 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Calcium and Multivitamin in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

As you were replying, I added questions 3 & 4. Please reply to those ?s too.

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Today, 05:56 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Calcium and Multivitamin in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

What is your substrate? How are you heating your 20 long? If you're using a heat mat, what dimensions? Is your UVB located on the same side as...

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Today, 05:34 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Calcium and Multivitamin in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

Hello Lawrence ~ Did you see my reply to your first thread? Please reply to the following issues. UVB must be carefully adapted to your situation....

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01-14-2021, 03:25 PM

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

Reptile Basics just phoned back. This person has been using Ultratherm heat mats for about 18 years. He said stick either side of your 11 x 17...

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01-14-2021, 04:33 AM

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

Welcome aboard, Lawrence! All these issues are very important when using UVB for a leopard gecko. What exact brand & name of UVB light &...

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01-13-2021, 06:53 PM

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

Was your order double-boxed? Did you use overnight shipping? How long are the crickets you've been buying locally? I recommend 3/8" or 1/2"...

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01-13-2021, 05:07 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Gecko Time: What Goes on in My House?! Photo Essay in Off Topic Lounge

It's a little hard to tell. Is Mr. Blue a gecko? If so, what species?

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01-12-2021, 11:51 PM

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

Yes, stick these scenes on the outside.

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01-12-2021, 04:06 PM

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

***** Artwork by your daughters -- at all levels. Gently laminate that for longevity (or not). Brown paper bags cut to size & crinkled a bit. Vinyl...

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01-11-2021, 06:19 PM

Elizabeth Freer 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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01-11-2021, 05:36 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread New gecko for my 13 birthday in Getting to Know You (Introduction)

Jacob ~ You probably did a quick reply. When you press "Reply With Quote" that particular message is automatically included in your reply. I...

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01-11-2021, 04:57 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Red toe after shedding, no visible stuck shed in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

They are housed in a 24 gallon terrarium with 5 hides (some are smaller than others), 6 if you count behind one of the thermometers. They like to...

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01-11-2021, 04:18 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread New gecko for my 13 birthday in Getting to Know You (Introduction)

Welcome to Geckos Unlimited, Jacob! Happy 13th Birthday too! What species of Phelsuma is Gibon?

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01-11-2021, 03:19 AM

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

Anthem got an upgrade tonight. Officially moved into the 20L. :yahoo:! Anthem's 20L is progressing nicely! Is the brown dish for water or for...

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01-09-2021, 08:42 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Weird areas on juveniles' stomachs + One of my leos fell in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

Did this leo recently shed? Gently flush this leo's squinty eye with normal saline from a squeeze bottle several times per day. The squeeze...

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01-09-2021, 07:37 PM

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

If you can get very small dubia, Anthem may like those. If so, dubia are easy to breed. Let me mention acpart (Aliza). She's the one for Pro...

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01-09-2021, 07:01 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread 100% Leopard Gecko Care Sheet - Geckos Unlimited in Gecko Care Sheets

All it takes is knowledge & care to provide state-of-the art technology for our leopard geckos! When you establish UV A, B, & C wavelengths within a...

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01-09-2021, 06:20 AM

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

Better late than never. Leopard geckos are actually cathemeral geckos. They are active at dusk, during the night, and at dawn. Leos are also...

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01-07-2021, 11:42 PM

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

You're welcome! How low do the temps of your daughter's room plunge at night? If you wish to turn the thermostat completely off at night, the...

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01-07-2021, 06:00 PM

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

Thanks so much. Would it help both of them to have a "countdown" calendar where you circle the BIG date and X-out the other dates little by...

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01-07-2021, 05:37 PM

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

Crickets & mealworms get hungry too. Just think about the size of their intestinal tracts! It's important to feed them 24/7. Anthem IS what he eats!...

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01-07-2021, 05:05 PM

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

You're welcome. Correct! Only dust M-W-F. Many GU members have followed Schedule 124 for their young leos. :D Mealworms & young crickets are...

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01-07-2021, 04:26 PM

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

\/ \/ \/ Until ZM Reptivite multivitamins withOUT D3 arrives, use this schedule instead. Be sure to check the expiration date on the...

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