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Today, 06:20 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Armpit bubbles? in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

Your leo looks alright. :) How long have you had him? When you've had your leo for 18 months and he's no longer growing, reduce his feedings to 2x...

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Today, 05:42 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Eco Earth mold? in Naturalistic Vivarium

Welcome to Geckos Unlimited! Does your bucket have any drainage? Lack of drainage might cause mold. Snake plants are excellent choices for...

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Today, 05:07 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Leopard gecko tank placement? in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

You're welcome. Placing your leo's 20 gallon long tank as your diagram indicates should be perfectly fine. Use Nashua tape in tape rolls,...

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Yesterday, 03:19 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Leopard gecko tank placement? in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

No need to be sorry. That's why Geckos Unlimited is here. :) There are many details when setting up a new animal. What is the exposure of that...

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Yesterday, 06:02 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Corn meal for Mealworm substrate? in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

Have you been able to find other chick starter mixes that don't contain DE? Wow, this is the first time I've seen crickets listed @ 55% protein! ...

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Yesterday, 04:50 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Armpit bubbles? in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

How old is your leo?

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06-22-2019, 05:18 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Can a tank be too big? in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Thanks for sharing, Silverfire. It's no wonder! Reptile Basics: (336-308-5767) also carries Ultratherm heat mats Reptile Basics

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06-21-2019, 08:25 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Corn meal for Mealworm substrate? in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

I'm thinking about the above. Are there some chick starter mixes in BC that don't contain diatomaceous earth? IF DE is in a product, it should be...

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06-21-2019, 03:57 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Newbie from Oklahoma! in Getting to Know You (Introduction)

:idea:: Forums are 2 thumbs up! They're easy to use and good for archives.

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06-21-2019, 03:48 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Can a tank be too big? in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

I totally agree with you! :banana:

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06-21-2019, 02:59 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Corn meal for Mealworm substrate? in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

Considering phosphorus content alone using bulgur is scarcely better than using oats. :( It would be much easier if you lived in the USA and had...

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06-21-2019, 02:20 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Can a tank be too big? in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Welcome to Geckos Unlimited! Using your 36 x 18 x 12 inch Exo Terra for a leopard gecko is perfect! Consider getting an 11 x 17 inch Ultratherm...

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06-21-2019, 01:43 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread New to Giant Day Geckos--Need Advice in Day Geckos | Phelsuma

A warm welcome to Geckos Unlimited! May your water dragon rest in paradise. Jonathan Klarsfeld, DVM, is a good resource for Phelsuma grandis. He...

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06-21-2019, 02:32 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko owner: Question about supplement schedule in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

Excellent! Just update this thread. Fish food contains too much protein for geckos. A fish food diet for bugs and worms will lead to...

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06-21-2019, 02:10 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Drainage layer for bioactive in Crested Geckos | Correlophus (Rhacodactylus) ciliatus

/\ I understood the Op's question.

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06-20-2019, 04:11 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko owner: Question about supplement schedule in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

Your mealworms may be packed in wood shavings. Here's Marillion's thread on mealworm substrate. Click:...

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06-20-2019, 05:13 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Help with Sexing in Crested Geckos | Correlophus (Rhacodactylus) ciliatus

SexingSexing crested geckos may be possible at 10 grams. It's much easier at 20 grams. To see their vents and potential male pores and hemipenal...

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06-20-2019, 04:22 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Corn meal for Mealworm substrate? in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

After I typed in cornmeal there are lots of choices for the type you may have. Scroll down by using the down arrow on the right to locate...

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06-20-2019, 04:10 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko owner: Question about supplement schedule in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

You're welcome. :) Mealworms might eat that beardie food. Try and see. What bedding are you keeping mealworms on? I don't usually keep mealworms.

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06-20-2019, 03:56 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread How to give supplements to geckos on a hunger strike? in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

Vitamin D3 @ 1 feeding per week is necessary to metabolize plain calcium. It's "normal" for adult leos to eat 2 times per week. Good for...

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06-20-2019, 03:01 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Drainage layer for bioactive in Crested Geckos | Correlophus (Rhacodactylus) ciliatus

Drainage layers depend upon the gecko you're housing and whether they require constant humidity or diurnal highs and lows. My crested gecko...

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06-19-2019, 03:12 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Best diet for a leopard gecko? in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

:biggrin: I'm glad you clicked those links. IF you are looking for additional leopard gecko information, there are about 157 links in my leo...

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06-19-2019, 04:44 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Any recommendations appreciated! in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

You're doing an excellent job with all your research! It's so important to be ready for your leo. It makes that leo's transition from his former...

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06-19-2019, 04:15 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko owner: Question about supplement schedule in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

You're most welcome! Here's the beardie food I buy. Fluker's orange cubes contain scarcely any protein. :( I suggest ~16% protein. (click to...

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06-19-2019, 03:17 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Best diet for a leopard gecko? in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

You're welcome! Your leo will be lucky to have such a varied diet. :drool: Your mealworms will make excellent leo food on their low phosphorus diet....

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06-18-2019, 06:33 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread New Leopard Gecko owner: Question about supplement schedule in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

It's OK to use Fluker's till it expires. Then switch to Zoo Med's Repti Calcium with D3. For link 24 click: Calcium powders with D3: Zoo Med,...

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