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Yesterday, 11:57 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread Newbie with ALL the questions in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

We do not know why he’s not eating so do not turn off the heat mat at night and do let allow the air temp to drop under 70f. ...

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Yesterday, 11:50 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread Newbie with ALL the questions in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Have you been turning off the CHE at night? Where was he hanging out at night?

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Yesterday, 11:20 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread Leopard Gecko tail issue in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

Can you post a picture of the entire cage?

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Yesterday, 11:15 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread How would you do it? in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Just don’t tell her that someone on geckos unlimited gave you the idea to build your own!:coverlaugh:

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Yesterday, 11:04 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread Newbie with ALL the questions in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Some Leos like it hotter than others. And if he’s not well for some reason, he may seek even higher temps than normal. This is another reason why a...

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Yesterday, 10:45 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread Newbie with ALL the questions in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Exactly, he would be avoiding the warm spot. He would not sit there to roast. You need a reliable thermometer. The analog reading may be off.

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Yesterday, 10:37 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread New here-- question about UVB! in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Zoo Med NatureSun is too weak and only good for plants.

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Yesterday, 09:01 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread How would you do it? in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Boo....If it ain’t one thing, it’s another. I think I’m going to have to become a cage designer :biggrin:

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Yesterday, 06:05 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread How would you do it? in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

What do you guys think? 30 inches long (minimum size) and priced reasonably: https://www.boamaster.com/product/pvc-30-x-18-x-12/

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Yesterday, 05:30 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread How would you do it? in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

https://www.customcages.com/hybrid-reptile.html I’m just kidding��. I know too damn expensive(just an arm and 2 legs). I don’t have a problem with...

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02-21-2019, 09:44 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread Newbie with ALL the questions in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Do not force anything in his mouth as this can cause serious health problems if he’s even a little dehydrated. Work on making all the corrections...

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02-21-2019, 05:49 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread Newbie with ALL the questions in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Did he start basking after you placed the UVB bulb or before? If he started basking after, he may be low on vitamin D and I don’t think you should...

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02-21-2019, 05:26 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread Newbie with ALL the questions in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

The humidity has been staying around 20-30% which I think is about right? A bit too dry. Between 40-60% would be best.

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02-21-2019, 05:17 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread Juvenile gecko - not eating since arrival in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

I also know it's common for leos to not eat within the first days or even weeks of a new place Not common at all. He’s comfortable enough to bask,...

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02-21-2019, 04:14 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread How would you do it? in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

A bit too short in length; unfortunately, you have already ordered it. They do best with long cages due to the ability of providing a better temp...

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02-21-2019, 04:00 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread How would you do it? in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

I forgot to mention that when I made the statement about housing separately, I was referring to your other post. I know the Boaphile has the option...

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02-21-2019, 03:55 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread How would you do it? in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

I’m glad I don’t have Facebook because I’d be setting myself up for more disappointment.

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02-21-2019, 03:11 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread How would you do it? in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

I’m thinking the last pic so that they have at least a small area of walking space left.

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02-21-2019, 02:57 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread How would you do it? in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

You said it’s temporary, so perhaps we are hoping it’s very temporary ��. At least I am and would really hope that you’d house them separately. Not a...

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02-21-2019, 01:49 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread Hello from Edinburgh in Leopard Geckos | General info, Intros, and pics

Pehu and Farrah are skinny and look younger than Zeba. They can become lunch. It’s best to house separately. They can end up injured fighting over...

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02-19-2019, 10:40 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread Good Exo Terra for Leo? in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

I added something on the last post. Oops, that’s actually the size I meant, 36x18x12

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02-19-2019, 10:27 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread Good Exo Terra for Leo? in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Hi there, Too short. How about the 36x18x18? This would be best for your leo, especially having a larger leo. Here’s a tiny gorgeous boy in a...

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02-19-2019, 10:10 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread UTH Placement in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Another source: UVB, UVA, visible light and heat go together. Because vitamin D3 synthesis in reptiles occurs only in warm skin Reptile...

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02-19-2019, 01:50 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread UTH Placement in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Just make sure the air is warm. I kept it at 85f air temp between the UVB and warm hide using a CHE on a thermostat. They need heat in order to...

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02-18-2019, 11:50 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread Rate my setup/schedule in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

I was confused because I noticed a heat mat on the side of the glass. It will be best to leave the humidity hide in at all times as it helps with...

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02-18-2019, 11:26 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread Wyrm Update in Leopard Geckos | General info, Intros, and pics

Glad everything is going well:) I just hope you don’t end up with one of those that never tolerate handling. I kept this particular Leo for 18 years,...

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02-18-2019, 10:24 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread Leopard Gecko Humidity in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

That’s fine as long as you have enough heat in there. What are the temps? Air and surface? They actually seek out and prefer that range of...

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02-17-2019, 08:30 PM

Sg612 replied to a thread Rate my setup/schedule in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Which side is the cool side? I would add a humidity hide in the warm side.

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