Lygodactylus Williamsi HELP! Breeding and general tips - Page 5

ENiGMA · #41 11-27-2011, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by hexentanz

I am unable to find such a bulb on google. Do you have a link?

Do you have the UVB bulb on the side of the tank? If so UVB cannot penetrate through glass, you will need to rest it on top of the tank. It also looks like the fixture has some sort of cover over the bulb, this will also reduce the UVB ouput.

I have got the bulb in the tank, its covered by some of the leaf's on the shrubs. It was to big to rest on the top so i popped it down the side of the vivarium, i cant find the bulb on the internet either, but the info i gave you is off the packet, it must be a local supplier.

hexentanz · #42 11-30-2011, 09:26 AM

Sorry I have not replied for a bit, been pretty sick over the last days.

How are the little ones doing?

getmealemon · #43 12-01-2011, 09:28 AM

Hi Aaron, just come across your thread. I also have an exo terra 30X30X45cm for my pair of Williamsi. I have a exo terra compact canopy as Maureen has suggested. I would recommend them as it sits neatly on top of the viv. (seen them on ebay for £17 free delivery so quite cheap if you can't find them in your local pet shop) I have a 5.0% uv bulb in the canopy and then a halogen puck light as a basking spot sat about 4 inches over the screen top to get a basking spot of about 90F.

I wouldn't have a bulb inside the tank especially without any kind of guard.

Where abouts in the UK are you?

Chris

ENiGMA · #44 12-11-2011, 02:11 PM

Hey guys! Sorry i have been working so much with it being xmas i havent had time to get on!

Update... i have a new terrarium the 45x45x45! with the dual canopy! (came free with the terrarium! awesome deal i know) i have changed their diet to include Repashy and lots of vitamin supplement aswell! i also feed them banana and raspberries which they really enjoy once a week! I have also added some live plants aswell as the plastic ones and a log in the centre area to act like a real tree!

Now can i just say my little male wasnt looking very good as you have probably read, i was hand feeding him crickets as he would hunt and im thrilled to say he is perfectly healthy, seems with Maureens help i have acted quickly enough and both seem in great health! he is hunting on his own again and is as lively as ever! i am using 15% UVB in the canopy (overkill i know but it cant hurt to have too much just to little is bad) and i have 2 basking lights now 1 in the tank and 1 out which is in a cover that glaws at night when it turns off.

I cant thank you enough for the great help

Hope to hear off some of you tonight or tomorrow!

Also i live in Carlisle North of England mate

Regards

Aaron

hexentanz · #45 12-11-2011, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ENiGMA

Hey guys! Sorry i have been working so much with it being xmas i havent had time to get on!

Update... i have a new terrarium the 45x45x45! with the dual canopy! (came free with the terrarium! awesome deal i know) i have changed their diet to include Repashy and lots of vitamin supplement aswell! i also feed them banana and raspberries which they really enjoy once a week! I have also added some live plants aswell as the plastic ones and a log in the centre area to act like a real tree!

Now can i just say my little male wasnt looking very good as you have probably read, i was hand feeding him crickets as he would hunt and im thrilled to say he is perfectly healthy, seems with Maureens help i have acted quickly enough and both seem in great health! he is hunting on his own again and is as lively as ever! i am using 15% UVB in the canopy (overkill i know but it cant hurt to have too much just to little is bad) and i have 2 basking lights now 1 in the tank and 1 out which is in a cover that glaws at night when it turns off.

I cant thank you enough for the great help

Hope to hear off some of you tonight or tomorrow!

Also i live in Carlisle North of England mate

Regards

Aaron

Great news! Glad to hear all is well now.

Be careful with giving banana it is a known to cause constipation when given too much (once every two weeks would be okay). Raspberries, these are too acidic for the geckos and could cause issue down the road.

ENiGMA · #46 12-11-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by hexentanz

Great news! Glad to hear all is well now.

Be careful with giving banana it is a known to cause constipation when given too much (once every two weeks would be okay). Raspberries, these are too acidic for the geckos and could cause issue down the road.

ahh okay no problem... can i ask what fruit is ideal that wont cause them any issues?

somethink i can perhaps give them 1-2 times a week?

thanks

hexentanz · #47 12-13-2011, 02:08 AM

Peach
Mango
Passion Fruit
Grape......etc...

However these all really should not be given once or twice a week. Pure fruit and fruit baby foods (even more in here) contain a lot of sugar. If you really must however, once every other week would be okay, once a month would be even better.

You should checkout Repashy Day Gecko Diet or Crested Gecko Diet (same diets just different flavors). These two are safe ways to provide your geckos with some fruit. You can use these twice a week or once. Me I use them once a week.

WilliBond0007 · #48 02-03-2012, 12:48 AM

If anyone would like to sell or trade Lygodactylus williamsi, please leave me a message. I have a colony and need to throw in some exogomy [new blood]. I live in the StL area and am willing to drive if you're close or we can ship when it's abit warmer. Also want Sphaerodactylus Elegans and L kimhowelli if available.