Elizabeth Freer
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Good to hear from you and Apollo. I've missed you guys.
Help with Weight of my Leo please?
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Elizabeth Freer
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:crackup: I can just imagine those looks, Cory. Many others just don't understand if our pets lack fur!
CWilson13
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I would think less people would be surprised in my choice of animals after seeing me. Aliza and Todd can both attest to me having "the look" of a reptile fan lol Though with the (slow) growing interest of these little ones, I suppose it isn't such any easy assumption anymore
Elizabeth Freer
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Elizabeth Freer
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Are you keeping their BMIs in proportion?
CWilson13
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:crackup: No, that photo is definitely not me. I'm not artistic enough to be able to shave that out of my hair.
Yes, I have been keeping track of how much they eat and exercise. Especially Apollo, he is a lazy boy in his tank so I have him out roaming more often than Arya. His weight seems to be holding steady too. Arya, since she is younger, has more of an increase over time than he does.
Yes, I have been keeping track of how much they eat and exercise. Especially Apollo, he is a lazy boy in his tank so I have him out roaming more often than Arya. His weight seems to be holding steady too. Arya, since she is younger, has more of an increase over time than he does.
amsdadtodd
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LOL! I have to say that Cory does in fact have the characteristic "look" of a herp fan! That's probably why I surprise people when they learn about my enthusiasm, I don't have that same look!!!
CWilson13
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Sorry for yet another long delay between appearances. On the upside, everyone is doing well! Apollo still thinks he is the King of the bedroom, and doesn't mind posturing to intimidate us :crackup: I have photos (as usual) but can't post them tonight. Everyone else will have info on their respective threads
Elizabeth Freer
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No problem at all, Cory. It's good to hear from you!Sorry for yet another long delay between appearances. On the upside, everyone is doing well! Apollo still thinks he is the King of the bedroom, and doesn't mind posturing to intimidate us :crackup: I have photos (as usual) but can't post them tonight. Everyone else will have info on their respective threads
:lol: about Apollo! Show him who's boss, who brings him feeders when there's snow on the ground. I know you can! :razz:
Enjoy this Season!
CWilson13
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As promised, here are a couple recent photos of Apollo. Sorry for the glare in the 2nd
I adore his tough guy act really, especially when it does a complete 180 and he is the sweetest boy once he comes out. He has started to lose his appetite for the winter again. Figures he would do so after I went and got he and Arya Hornworms again :roll: He just seems to prefer Dubias now. I am having to play around with his food dishes however, the roaches started escaping from his old one some how. He might be part cow though, he seems to like just grazing on his food. He eats one or two, then goes in his hide and comes back out a bit later to eat a couple more. He does it over and over lol
Very good to see you are still around and helping everyone Elizabeth! I saw your advice to a new user who seemed to have made the exact same mistakes I first did, it brought back memories :coverlaugh: I hope all is well with you out in the Northwest!
I adore his tough guy act really, especially when it does a complete 180 and he is the sweetest boy once he comes out. He has started to lose his appetite for the winter again. Figures he would do so after I went and got he and Arya Hornworms again :roll: He just seems to prefer Dubias now. I am having to play around with his food dishes however, the roaches started escaping from his old one some how. He might be part cow though, he seems to like just grazing on his food. He eats one or two, then goes in his hide and comes back out a bit later to eat a couple more. He does it over and over lol
Very good to see you are still around and helping everyone Elizabeth! I saw your advice to a new user who seemed to have made the exact same mistakes I first did, it brought back memories :coverlaugh: I hope all is well with you out in the Northwest!
Elizabeth Freer
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Apollo is quite husky! He's very muscular.
I'm still around helping out the newbies and adding info to those Leo Guidelines. I really wish GU was much more active.
Life is good at the beach! I love breathing the salty sea air every day. Stop by whenever you can, Cory.
I'm still around helping out the newbies and adding info to those Leo Guidelines. I really wish GU was much more active.
Life is good at the beach! I love breathing the salty sea air every day. Stop by whenever you can, Cory.
CWilson13
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He definitely is a big boy sometimes I wonder if he is part bulldog :coverlaugh: Just happy I was able to save him from what he went through before, thanks to the information and great advice everyone here shared with me, he is 100% better off now. I'm frequently telling anybody I meet that has an interest in geckos to come here and learn all they can.
sometimes I wonder if he is part bulldog :coverlaugh: Just happy I was able to save him from what he went through before, thanks to the information and great advice everyone here shared with me, he is 100% better off now. I'm frequently telling anybody I meet that has an interest in geckos to come here and learn all they can.
CWilson13
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Well, it finally happened. Apollo got excited at feeding time and nipped my finger. :coverlaugh: Man, is there a difference in his bite and Arya's! His actually hurt a little, even though it still was just a small pinch. He wasn't thrilled about tasting finger instead of Dubia, spit me right back out and turned to look at me with contempt :rofl:
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CWilson13
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Ok, first real problem I'm having with Apollo and I'm freaking out internally. He was rubbing his belly on the tile in his enclosure, so I checked closer and noticed some shed stuck right near his cloaca. I gave him a soak as best I could, 9in muscular adult male Leo isn't easy to contain, and even rubbed wet QTips around the area. I was able to pull some of it off but I don't think I got it all.
I moisten his humid hide weekly as that's all I've needed to do, and when I checked it as he was soaking, I noticed it was a bit (maybe 1/4 of it) dry. After I pulled some of the shed I re-wet the moss before putting him back in his tank.
What else can I do for him?? Should I try another soak tomorrow? Also any tips on low stress ways of getting to that area? He does not like being held, he's fine if his feet are on something but once they aren't he freaks out.
This is legitimately the scariest thing I've dealt with involving him, including keeping his head wound clean when I first got him.
I moisten his humid hide weekly as that's all I've needed to do, and when I checked it as he was soaking, I noticed it was a bit (maybe 1/4 of it) dry. After I pulled some of the shed I re-wet the moss before putting him back in his tank.
What else can I do for him?? Should I try another soak tomorrow? Also any tips on low stress ways of getting to that area? He does not like being held, he's fine if his feet are on something but once they aren't he freaks out.
This is legitimately the scariest thing I've dealt with involving him, including keeping his head wound clean when I first got him.
Elizabeth Freer
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Maybe Apollo will be all better this morning.
Firmly, but gently, "contain" all of Apollo and turn him over "as a unit"? Then try removing the shed with a q-tip.
Try these things:
- Humidity Chamber: Take a perforated plastic container. Place a soggy paper towel on the bottom. Spray the top and sides. Then add Apollo. Snap on the lid. Place this on top of Apollo's heat mat for 1+ hours. Then try removing the stuck shed with a dry q-tip.
- If that fails, try moistening the area with coconut oil, vegetable oil, or Shed-Eze.
- Try a 2nd soak.
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CWilson13
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Thank you! I'm going to try coaxing him out of his hide soon to check. I really hope he managed to get anything else himself, he struggles a great deal when I try turning him and the absolute last thing I want is to hurt him in anyway. I worry I'm going to do just that trying to keep him still enough to even check.
I was able to get another sterilite tub today and I already placed a fair amount of holes in for ventilation. If it didn't clear up, I will try the makeshift sauna tonight.
I just realized you probably won't see any of this for some time, but thank you SOOOOOOO much my friend!!!!
I hope Dell gets your computer back to you in record time, GU will definitely miss you!