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Today, 05:18 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Hi there...newbie! in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

You're very welcome! I don't recommend keeping any supplement in the enclosure. Let me know the age of your leo and the supplements you get. Then...

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Today, 02:49 AM

Elizabeth Freer started a thread ALERT! "At Risk" Native NZ Gecko Stolen from Fiordland National Visitor Centre in Off Topic Lounge

Has distinctive gray patch on head like the Nautinus manukanus on the left On the 19 July 2017 a Nautinus manukanus was reported MISSING from the...

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Today, 02:18 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread what to feed a Leopard gecko in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

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Yesterday, 07:10 PM

Zux replied to a thread Help in Leopard Geckos | Breeding & Incubation

Hi, The enclosure is entirely insufficient for a single juvenile Gecko, let alone to have a breeding pair of adults spend any length of time. ...

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Yesterday, 07:01 PM

Zux replied to a thread My gecko is having a lot of problems shedding skin and color is becoming much duller in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

There is some great information in the posts above. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As...

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Yesterday, 11:14 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Feeding my new leopard gecko in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

You're most welcome, G.G. Keep GU in mind for all things gecko related. :)

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Yesterday, 05:30 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread My gecko is having a lot of problems shedding skin and color is becoming much duller in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

Hello, James! Welcome to Geckos Unlimited! Thanks for sharing a photo of your leo. How are you heating his enclosure: under tank heat mat or...

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07-18-2017, 03:12 PM

Zux replied to a thread Keeping Feeders in the same tank in Feeders, Food & Nutrition

In these situations you will always have casualties unfortunately. Also worth noting is that, much like the creatures we feed them to, the...

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07-18-2017, 02:40 PM

Zux replied to a thread feeding the feeders in Feeders, Food & Nutrition

The idea is to provide a well balanced diet to the various feeder insects offered which is beneficial to the predators long term health. While...

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07-18-2017, 09:58 AM

Zux replied to a thread Super worried! Newbie! in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

I understand, it can be a very hard thing to deal with when so much has been beyond your control. Keep following your vets instruction and ensure...

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07-18-2017, 07:54 AM

Zux replied to a thread Super worried! Newbie! in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

Hi there, As-long as you are using the methods you describe, nothing you are doing will be harming the Gecko, so dont worry about that. An...

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07-18-2017, 07:38 AM

Zux replied to a thread feeding the feeders in Feeders, Food & Nutrition

Hi there, I am utterly unfamiliar with what may and may not be available in New Zealand and Flukers as a brand in general. I do know however that...

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07-18-2017, 04:52 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Reptivite killing mealworms in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

What is the expiration date on your new Reptivite, Janeelise. It's unlikely it's expired since you just bought it. Did you buy Reptivite without...

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07-18-2017, 04:09 AM

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

Nice plugging in your UTH! :) The very best Exo Terra to buy for a leopard gecko is a 36 x 18 x 12 inches tall. /\ That product is available....

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07-18-2017, 12:18 AM

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

A "20 gallon" heat mat does NOT work for a 20 gallon high or a 20 gallon LONG. Go by the actual dimensions of the heat mat, not the published...

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07-17-2017, 07:12 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Should I leave Spotty's UTH on during summer time? in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Have you a thermostat? Amazon sells Apollo digital thermostats for $20. These have good ratings. Set your thermostat to 91*F. It will...

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07-17-2017, 06:41 PM

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

You are welcome. How about a $20 Apollo thermostat at Christmas too? Amazon gives it a good rating. I prefer hides with small doorways. I think a...

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07-17-2017, 04:43 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Supplements/ feeding? in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

As PoppyDear shares, Exo Terra multivitamins are poor. Leaving plain calcium in the enclosure 24/7 isn't recommended. Excessive calcium coats the...

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07-17-2017, 01:05 AM

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

A hearty welcome to your male, Ender! I know how cramped a 10 gallon feels. Check out $-per-gallon sales at big box stores. They happen...

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07-17-2017, 12:47 AM

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

Did you see my "LAST" edit to post 29? Here's my leo's enclosure. She's 9 inches from snout to tail tip. Her weight ranges between the low 60-70...

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07-17-2017, 12:25 AM

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

Place the Fluker's diet in a large lid. Place a couple layers of egg cartons in your cricket cage. That gives crickets hiding places. Layer the...

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07-16-2017, 11:41 PM

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

I used to feed crickets Fluker's High Calcium Cricket Diet too. When you run out, consider switching to Zoo Med's Adult beardie food. There's a...

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07-16-2017, 11:20 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Feeding and supplement schedule in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

#132---Why I recommend Zoo Med's Repti Calcium w/ D3 & Zoo Med's ReptiVite w/o D3 These are the supplements I use: Zoo Med's Repti Calcium with...

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07-16-2017, 11:04 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Feeding and supplement schedule in Leopard Geckos | Food & Feeding Issues

Here's the scoop: "Generally, equal amounts of soluble calcium and phosphorus ions are required for balance; ideally, the ratio of calcium to...

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07-16-2017, 10:13 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread 14 Feb 2017: And NOW 2 Cyrtodactylus peguensis zebraicus hatchlings! in Bent-toed/Bow-fingered Geckos | Cyrtodactylus

Hands-on "wellness" checks on the first of these hatchlings. They are growing like weeds and seem extremely healthy! :yahoo: 14 Feb 2017: #1 & # 2...

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07-16-2017, 09:23 PM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Should I leave Spotty's UTH on during summer time? in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Do you use A/C? What are the day and night temperatures of the room where Spotty's enclosure sits?

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07-16-2017, 03:34 PM

Zux replied to a thread Question about thermometers!! in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Those units work fine from what I have heard. it would be useful to have at least one digital unit be capable of reading ambient humidity also...

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07-16-2017, 08:54 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Hi there...newbie! in Leopard Geckos | Husbandry, Housing & Heating

Welcome to Geckos Unlimited! Leos are one of our specialties! :) Just click the Table of Contents link in my signature to see some ways we can...

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07-16-2017, 05:55 AM

Elizabeth Freer replied to a thread Can I give my gecko antibiotic eye drops? in Leopard Geckos | Health & Diseases

Best to visit a good reptile vet. If a leo goes blind in one eye, hunting will be compromised at best. To find a vet click: Association of...

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07-16-2017, 02:47 AM

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

/\ That's a great idea, Adam! :biggrin: Get some Zoo Med's Reptivite with D3. Then do this: Monday ~ lightly dust bugs and worms with...

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