need info on my panther gecko:)

panthermomma1987 · #1 11-18-2011, 11:34 PM

hello

i just purchased my first panther gecko and he's a beauty

woul love to hear everyones advice and info on my new lil critter! i have him in a 20 gal tank with too hides on each side of the tank and a water dish...i also have a med size under tank heater...does he need any other source of heat? also curious about the temp and humidity the tank should keep? i haave too therm. on each side of the tank and a hydrometer thats on aboout 45% right now...i am also using papertowels for the flooring he is still a baby so i was wondering if thats ok? ive had him since thursday and that day he ate about 5 crickets and 3 mealworms but today he has refused to eat anything

is it normal?

panthermomma1987 · #2 11-18-2011, 11:42 PM

just wanted to share a couple pics of my new baby!

josabby · #3 11-19-2011, 06:19 PM

Sounds like you're doing everything right. I just recommend rubbing your hands together to warm them up when you go to handle him. They like crickets, meal worms and occasionally wax worms. And they need calcium dust with plenty of d3 a couple times a week. If he seems to get stressed by his surroundings, you can put construction paper on 3 sides of the tank. Oh and Spagnum moss in the hide boxes can help him shed.

panthermomma1987 · #4 11-22-2011, 10:34 AM

thank you so much!! but for the last couple days he has been staying in his moist hide and wont eat anything

except one meal worm yesterday...do u think he's shedding?

josabby · #5 11-22-2011, 03:02 PM

He could be shedding. Are you feeding him during the day or at night? Sometimes a very low wattage (sp?) long heat bulb can help (like 15 watts purple or red.) You can also just offer one at a time and if they eat it offer more. They can get stress from crickets jumping around. reptiworms are great, but you usually have to order them.

aquapimp · #6 11-22-2011, 04:40 PM

seems like a lot of food for a lil gecko that young. I'm sure he/she's just digesting in between meals

I'd add a bit more furnishings, too. a couple stout branches or cork tubes will be explored, and provide some natural activity. Despite being a "ground gecko" mine always loved to explore some diagonal branches nightly

panthermomma1987 · #7 11-22-2011, 10:43 PM

i been feeding him at night...the light sounds like a good idea how long would u leave it on?? i think im prob trying to feed him too much...lol ive never had a lizard so tiny!!

also i as thinking about ordering a female for company...how do i introduce them?? wanted to share some more pics

its only been a week since ive had him but i already feel like he's growed<3