`Do I have a correct list of what my leopard gecko will need?

JessJohnson87

JessJohnson87

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I used to do just M-W-F and none on the weekends, but then I started just doing every other day. Tonight was food night but mine watched me eat dinner and went back into his hide and hasn't come out.
 
Elizabeth Freer

Elizabeth Freer

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logan1234 said:
I'm going to give the crickets zoomed adult bearded dragon food.

Is this what i'm supposed to do with the leopard gecko's vitamins and calcium or am I wrong?

Monday - Zoo med reptivite without vitamin d3

Wednesday- Zoo med calcium with d3

Saturday- Zoo med calcium with d3

And only feeding on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday is enough right?
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The above schedule is meant to be used when feeding something else to the crickets, not ZMNAdultBDF.

3x per week feeding is good for an adult leo.

When you feed your crickets Zoo Med's Natural Adult Bearded Dragon Food, then use ZM Repti Calcium with D3 1x per week. Just lightly dust it on on some of the crickets, not every cricket at that feeding.

When you use ZMNAdultBDF, use plain (no D3) Zoo Med's Reptivite lightly dusted on a few crickets every other week or 2x per month.
 
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Elizabeth Freer

Elizabeth Freer

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Leos really don't understand "weekends"! ;-)

I'd feed something like:
Week 1:
M D3 Repti Calcium
Th no dusting
Sat no dusting

Week 2:
M D3 Repti Calcium
Th plain Reptivite
Sat no dusting

Week 3:
M D3 Repti Calcium
Th no dusting
Sat no dusting

Week 4:
M D3 Repti Calcium
Th plain Reptivite
Sat no dusting
 
Zux

Zux

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You're doing a wonderful job making sure everything is right for your pet, you should be proud.

Keep it up !
 
Elizabeth Freer

Elizabeth Freer

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Compare shipping costs. Maybe things have changed. When I used Fluker's the shipping was about $20 no matter the size of my order. Now I order from Armstrong's Crickets. The Fed Ex Next Day shipping is only $12.50! :D

Here's another supplier. Millbrook's crickets are much less than Armstrong's. You want Aceta domesticus crickets, the gentle brown cricket. :)

https://www.millbrookcrickets.com/
 
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logan1234

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I think I understand now.

I only dust -some- of the crickets with the calcium and vitamins. I think i'm right about that. :D
 
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logan1234

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Also for the crickets for overnight its almost 20 dollars but for USPS First class which is 3.29$ it is estimated to deliver 2-7 days. And I plan on buying more crickets about 1 or 2 weeks before we run out.

Also it says armstrong has an insecure connection when I try to add it to my cart.
 
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Elizabeth Freer

Elizabeth Freer

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logan1234 said:
Also for the crickets for overnight its almost 20 dollars but for USPS First class which is 3.29$ it is estimated to deliver 2-7 days. And I plan on buying more crickets about 1 or 2 weeks before we run out.

Also it says armstrong has an insecure connection when I try to add it to my cart.
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I suggest Next Day delivery. Order say on Monday; receive them on Tuesday. Maximum time in transit: Order Monday for Wednesday delivery.

How about checking out Millbrook's shipping charges and then getting back with us? They charge $10 for 500 crickets.

Each of these companies has a toll-free number. Try phoning them on Monday.

PS: There may be a difference between overnight and next day??? To me Next Day is Overnight.
 
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logan1234

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For 6.15$ there is shipping that ships same day Monday-Thursday and its estimated delivery 2-3 days. Is there any reason why that wont work?
 
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logan1234

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I'll probably use millbrook crickets since they are the cheapest. I don't know the shipping though since you have to create an account, and I might accidently buy crickets.

Also how often should I make the moist hide more moist, and I'm making a note list of what to do for the leopard gecko care from what I was told. I might post it sometime so It could have corrections if needed.
 
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logan1234

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What I have so far of my list for cricket/leopard gecko care. Please tell me what I should add/what to correct


Feed Zoo med adult bearded dragon food to the crickets.

Use Fluker's cricket quencher/or a wet paper towel in a lid

Buy 1/2 inch crickets from millbrookcrickets.com, or armstrong

Buy eggflats on amazon

Clean cricket tub monthly

Change bearded dragon food only if it gets wet/runs out

Check the damp paper towel for the crickets hydration every day.

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Feed the leopard gecko crickets 3x per week. Monday-Thursday-Saturday

Use zoomed repti calcium with D3 1x per week. Lightly dust it on -SOME- (Half) of the crickets,
not every cricket.

Use plain (No D3) Zoo med reptivite lightly dusted on a few crickets every other week or 2x
month.

Monthly schedule

Week 1:
Monday- D3 Repti Calcium
Thursday- no dusting
Saturday- no dusting

Week 2:
Monday- D3 Repti Calcium
Thursday- plain (No D3) Reptivite
Saturday- no dusting

Week 3:
Monday- D3 Repti Calcium
Thursday- no dusting
Saturday- no dusting

Week 4:
Monday- D3 Repti Calcium
Thursday- plain (No D3) Reptivite
Saturday- no dusting


Zoo Med Repti Calcium With Vitamin D3 (D3 Repti Calcium)
Zoo Med Reptivite Without D3 (plain (no D3) Reptivite)

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Set hydrofarm thermostat to 90*F

Clean leopard gecko tank monthly with DAWN rense well.

Change paper towel substrate weekly

Put water on the moist hide moss when it runs out.

Put a extra layer of paper towel where he goes to the bathroom

Spot clean poop every time it's seen.
 
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JessJohnson87

JessJohnson87

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Sounds like you've got it. I set my thermostat to 91*, it cools to 88* then cuts back on, in the winter months(depending on where you live) I would suggest getting a ceramic heat emitter to help keep the air temps warm. Last night my air temps got down to 68* on both the cool and warm side.
 
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