Leopard Geckos: new hatchlings...one with "YouTube" video left rear leg issues

panthergecko

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Leopard Geckos: new hatchlings...one with "YouTube" video left rear leg issues

These are two geckos im picking up soon.
I have everything setup for them but was wondering if a 22Lx13W would make an alright setup for these hatchlings.
(**TEMP-HOME**)
*NOTE: They will both have there own 22x13x8 tub/setup.

Also if you can help identify the morphs that would be greatly appreciated.
Maybe some names too, not very good at giving my pets there names.
EX: Snow my mack snow.
 

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cricket4u

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There going to lock this thread and ask you to repost where it say, 'what morph is my leopard gecko?" It's a sticky on top. Repost it there and delete this one.
 
panthergecko

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Yeah I couldn't figure it out so I changed the whole thing to a new question.
Willl be posting in the morph id sticky too.
 
cricket4u

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panthergecko said:
These are two geckos im picking up soon.
I have everything setup for them but was wondering if a 22Lx13W would make an alright setup for these hatchlings.
(**TEMP-HOME**)
*NOTE: They will both have there own 22x13x8 tub/setup.

Also if you can help identify the morphs that would be greatly appreciated.
Maybe some names too, not very good at giving my pets there names.
EX: Snow my mack snow.
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Nothing below 30 inches long. You will not be able to achieve a healthy temperature gradient.
 
cricket4u

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panthergecko said:
a 20 gallon long for hatchlings?
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Yes. The problem is the short distance from one side to the other will not allow proper temps. The problem is not due to lack of space for the small gecko. The temp gradient is very important. You must provide a cool side no higher than 77, warm side air 85 max at the warmest end. Then floor temp which can vary depending on your gecko 88-93. You must use a low watt bulb in order to warm up the air a few degrees. You cannot accomplish this without overheating the cool side in a 10 gallon.
 
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Elizabeth Freer

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panthergecko said:
These are two geckos im picking up soon.
I have everything setup for them but was wondering if a 22Lx13W would make an alright setup for these hatchlings.
(**TEMP-HOME**)
*NOTE: They will both have there own 22x13x8 tub/setup.

Also if you can help identify the morphs that would be greatly appreciated.
Maybe some names too, not very good at giving my pets there names.
EX: Snow my mack snow.
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Cricket4u: What do you think about the health of the gecko pictured on the right in post #1? Looks somewhat thin to me? Weird back legs?
 
Elizabeth Freer

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panthergecko said:
Oh well I looks like hes walking.
but heres a link of them just in case.
jump to-00.45 sec
2012 hatchling update - YouTube
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Watched this video---the leo part. How old are these guys? One gecko's back legs just do not seem to be working quite right, especially the left back leg. I would ask the breeder how he supplements calcium with D3. You don't want to begin with a brand new gecko who is vitamin D3 deficient and may be showing signs of MBD.

Dubia have too much protein to be used as a staple feeder. Use mainly crickets.
 
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panthergecko

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Again- not with me yet but good to know.
Is this diet good?
-superworms
-dubia
-crickets
-waxworms-1 each once a week
-mealworms-just 10 in bowl (each hatchling *just not my adult)
-pheonix worms
 
Elizabeth Freer

Elizabeth Freer

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panthergecko said:
Again- not with me yet but good to know.
Is this diet good?
-superworms
-dubia
-crickets
-waxworms-1 each once a week
-mealworms-just 10 in bowl (each hatchling *just not my adult)
-pheonix worms
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The diet should be mainly crickets. Add other feeders for variety. There is absolutely no reason to feed waxworms at all.

Don't buy a new feeder in bulk, say Phoenix worms or whatever, till your leos have tried them out. Some leos will take only one bite and that is it. Try silkworms...Leo Prince Ali really likes those.

I personally would not buy the leo with the leg problem.
 
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