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Today, 06:28 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Strange puffing sound in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

Does Nugget's "strange puffing sound" seem like a wheeze? Does the sound come from his nose or from his lungs? How are you doing for enclosure...

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Today, 06:23 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Introducing Nugget! in Leopard Geckos | General info, Intros, and pics

Welcome to Geckos Unlimited, Taylor & Nugget!

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01-20-2020, 03:45 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Dusting help and concerns in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

You're welcome. A 36 x 18 x 12 inch home is awesome! It sounds like primarily Zoo Med's supplements are supplying the calcium Gizmo requires. I'd...

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01-19-2020, 07:15 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Dusting help and concerns in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

Let's remove the dish of plain calcium from Gizmo's cage. If a leo overdoes plain calcium, calcium coats the digestive tract and prevents absorption...

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01-16-2020, 10:50 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Help Humidity and heating CHE+heat mat? in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Maybe the same wattage DHP that Marillion uses?

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01-15-2020, 03:24 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread 2nd Annual North American Gecko Symposium: 9 Oct 2020 @ Tinley Park, Illinois USA in Shows, Events, Clubs, Societies, etc.

Check out Frank Colacicco's keynote presentation on 11 October 2019 on post 1 of this thread.

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01-15-2020, 04:06 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Garg infertile laying tips? in New Caledonian Geckos | Bavayia, Eurydactylodes & Rhacodactylus, Mniarogekko, Correlop

Is your 2.5 yo garg a healthy weight right now? Please share a recent full-length photo. Does she have a substrate in addition to paper towels? ...

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01-14-2020, 11:56 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Think I'm getting close to having some eggs! in Leopard Geckos | Breeding & Incubation

I see both our messages. However, the last message was blank until I signed in. How about not replying, so I can see whether my message comes...

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01-14-2020, 10:26 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Think I'm getting close to having some eggs! in Leopard Geckos | Breeding & Incubation

Testing 4, 3, 2, 1, zero!

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01-14-2020, 10:22 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Leo has stopped eating, behaviour has also changed in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

1 gram out of 74 grams isn't much. I'd hold off on a vet for now.

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01-14-2020, 06:06 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Leo has stopped eating, behaviour has also changed in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

Is she losing weight right now?

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01-14-2020, 10:46 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Lygodactylus Kimhowelli in Other Day Geckos | Lygodactylus, Gonatodes, Sphaerodactylus

Have you seen this care sheet?...

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01-13-2020, 06:44 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Think my day gecko may have mouth rot but unsure? in Day Geckos | Phelsuma

The safest bet is to bring her to a vet who specializes in exotics. Here's a worldwide link. https://arav.site-ym.com/search/custom.asp?id=3661

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01-13-2020, 06:40 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Leo has stopped eating, behaviour has also changed in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

Have you tried any of the assist foods I mentioned in post 5? Those foods may stimulate your leo's appetite.

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01-13-2020, 03:09 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Sat, 11 January 2020: Portland (OREGON) Reptile Expo @ PDX airport's Holiday Inn in Shows, Events, Clubs, Societies, etc.

I'm happy I got to meet most of your family and see 3 of your leos @ this show. My only regret is that I didn't make it to your table soon enough to...

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01-11-2020, 07:52 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Think I'm getting close to having some eggs! in Leopard Geckos | Breeding & Incubation

Today, right now, I'm accessing GU from the Holiday Inn during our reptile show. Today's the first day since Aliza posted her "but I trust you!" post...

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01-10-2020, 11:51 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Favorite hide not getting high ground temp in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Please NO waxworms. A CHE may not be needed in addition to a heat mat. If you do use an UTH + a CHE, you'll need 2 thermostats. What size is your...

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01-10-2020, 11:30 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Enclosure and uth size in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

I don't know how reliable Exo Terra 11 x 17s are. Ultratherms are much better than Fluker's 11 x 17s. Could you order an Ultratherm online? Be...

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01-10-2020, 03:07 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Enclosure and uth size in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Welcome to Geckos Unlimited! An Exo Terra 36 x 18 x 12 inch tall enclosure would be ideal. Could you exchange your 24 x 18 x 12 for the larger size?...

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01-09-2020, 11:16 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Think my day gecko may have mouth rot but unsure? in Day Geckos | Phelsuma

See whether you can get your gecko to open her mouth. Gently sweep your finger across your leo's lips. She might open up and give you a very quick...

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01-09-2020, 02:26 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Leo has stopped eating, behaviour has also changed in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

Hello ~ Since you now wish to order insects online, maybe one of these sources can fill your leo's needs. UK members can order from: ...

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01-09-2020, 01:40 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Think my day gecko may have mouth rot but unsure? in Day Geckos | Phelsuma

Those irregular areas along your gecko's lip line may be the beginnings of mouth rot (infectious stomatitis). Those irregularities are abnormal. How...

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01-08-2020, 04:52 AM

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

Hi Kay ~ What are the sexes of these 2 leos? Please share photos of your leos' enclosure and a full length photo of each leo. What is the total...

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01-08-2020, 03:05 AM

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

Thanks, Marillion, for your vote of confidence. :blushing:

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