New home, possible worries! Not eating/pooping

Sybilestial

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Oh, perfect! Thanks a bunch! I'll revise her current diet and finally set up a schedule of what bugs to feed her and when. This girl eats every day, though. Pretty much 2-5 bugs a day. Is that weird or bad? Should I feed her every other day?
 
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She finally shed. It was super cool to see her colors turn pale and some of her turn white! I never got to watch it, but she did leave some behind.

Another question; when a leopard gecko sleeps partially in their hide - in this case, just the back legs and tail are in the hide - is it because she's not comfortable in her hide, or because she feels safe or comfortable enough to sleep out in the open?
 
Sybilestial

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Ok, so after spending 3 hours putting the cable in place (which took up a tiny bit more than 3/4 of the terrarium no matter how close I put the cord, and yes I accounted for the 6.5ft which was kindly marked by the makers of the product) it is too hot. I only found out this morning that it was at 94.7F and promptly unpluged it. It also felt hot, too. Should I have put down 2 layers of paper towels, or waited until I had tile down?

I'll work on that thermometer that can control the heat cable ASAP!

So far she looks like she loves it and has no idea what to do with all that space. Fii keeps going from one hide to another at the other end of the tank to looking up, then watching us. Though the first thing she did was sleep under this new log I got her when I put her in the tank. I don't see her breathing hard, so I'd like to assume she's less stress and more explorative.
 
Elizabeth Freer

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Sybilestial said:
Ok, so after spending 3 hours putting the cable in place (which took up a tiny bit more than 3/4 of the terrarium no matter how close I put the cord, and yes I accounted for the 6.5ft which was kindly marked by the makers of the product) it is too hot. I only found out this morning that it was at 94.7F and promptly unpluged it. It also felt hot, too. Should I have put down 2 layers of paper towels, or waited until I had tile down?

I'll work on that thermometer that can control the heat cable ASAP!

So far she looks like she loves it and has no idea what to do with all that space. Fii keeps going from one hide to another at the other end of the tank to looking up, then watching us. Though the first thing she did was sleep under this new log I got her when I put her in the tank. I don't see her breathing hard, so I'd like to assume she's less stress and more explorative.
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Please share a photo of your heat cables. 25 feet of heat cables would have been too short. Leos will excitedly explore new homes before they settle down.

The tile will probably absorb some of that heat, more than even 2 layers of paper towels.

Is the temp ~94.7 in multiple places -- everywhere on top of the heat cables no matter where you measure? What temp is the cool end ground?
 
Sybilestial

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Elizabeth Freer said:
Please share a photo of your heat cables. 25 feet of heat cables would have been too short. Leos will excitedly explore new homes before they settle down.

The tile will probably absorb some of that heat, more than even 2 layers of paper towels.

Is the temp ~94.7 in multiple places -- everywhere on top of the heat cables no matter where you measure? What temp is the cool end ground?
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Ok, I'll be sure to put down 3 or 4 layers of paper towels until I can get some tile.

All that was measured was the corner of her tank above the last piece of the cable (the thicker part). The probe sits right in between the glass wall and her warm hide. She was on the cool side of the tank when I woke up.

I'm at work now. I may be able to take the photo in about 5-6 hours if my coworker doesn't flake.. It may even be up to 8 hours. I have my husband home to monitor her temps in the mean time so it doesn't drop below 70 in her tank, though the cable will remain off. Also the cable is the 39' cable you suggested to me.
 
Elizabeth Freer

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Sybilestial said:
Ok, I'll be sure to put down 3 or 4 layers of paper towels until I can get some tile.

All that was measured was the corner of her tank above the last piece of the cable (the thicker part). The probe sits right in between the glass wall and her warm hide. She was on the cool side of the tank when I woke up.

I'm at work now. I may be able to take the photo in about 5-6 hours if my coworker doesn't flake.. It may even be up to 8 hours. I have my husband home to monitor her temps in the mean time so it doesn't drop below 70 in her tank, though the cable will remain off. Also the cable is the 39' cable you suggested to me.
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Place the thermostat's probe right on top of the substrate underneath the warm dry hide. That's the basis of my temp recommendations.

If temps aren't ~88-92, your leo won't be able to digest her food.
 
Sybilestial

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The temps easily hit 121 under her warm hide (she was on the cool side anyways). In the mean time, we are keeping temps in the house high while I wait for my next paycheck. She eats fine and poops fine still.
 
Elizabeth Freer

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Sybilestial said:
No, she's fine. I made sure she was in her cool hide. Unless you mean having to keep the temps in our apartment high. Still, though, I need to get so much for her its a little overwhelming.
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I know it's overwhelming. :/

Once you have the basics (and you're almost there), it's basically just food, supplements, and occasional vet care.
 
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Update: Getting a better moist hide and thermometer to control the heating cable tomorrow. Will most likely arrive Thursday or Friday. Then Fii will have proper heat and a better hide. All that's left is getting the right supplements and dubia roaches. Grubs are going to be here by next Tuesday (just mealworms/crickets/waxworms until then)
 
Elizabeth Freer

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Sybilestial said:
Update: Getting a better moist hide and thermometer to control the heating cable tomorrow. Will most likely arrive Thursday or Friday. Then Fii will have proper heat and a better hide. All that's left is getting the right supplements and dubia roaches. Grubs are going to be here by next Tuesday (just mealworms/crickets/waxworms until then)
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Thermostat, not thermometer?

I'd skip waxworms.
 
Sybilestial

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Also... I gave her a bath this morning for two reasons; To see if the possible mites might float up, and because she only "pooped" urates.

I looked at her tummy and saw 2 small blue lines, and I'm positive it's the mealworms since I haven't yet gotten the proper heat yet and she's only on paper towels. I've been feeding her mostly mealworms, waxworms, and some crickets. I will purchase the thermostat on amazon today and it'll arrive tomorrow or Friday, but still... I'm worried for Fii and kicking myself for not getting it last week and feeding her only what I could get.

Other than soaking her in water, is it ok to use a little vegetable oil as a "laxative"? And I should wait to feed her until she poops? Anything else I should do?

Her new diet plan arrives by wednesday, so mealworms will not be something she has very often.
 
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