New leopard gecko owner

[Johnlock777]

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30" long by 13" tall. I have a 14" inch reptisun t5h0 fixture but was told can't use this. But have two types bulbs 5 an 10. Really not understanding need a heat lamp an heat mat?

[Elizabeth Freer]

Sorry using my Samsung phone but have a link to the Leo Care Sheets. Tapping it but won't open.

We've been posting at the same time. Please scroll back to message #5 on this thread for my comprehensive reply to your initial posts. You'll find the numbers on the right side of the posts.

[Johnlock777]

I see it just isn't working. But yes I have a laptop.

[Elizabeth Freer]

30" long by 13" tall. I have a 14" inch reptisun t5h0 fixture but was told can't use this. But have two types bulbs 5 an 10. Really not understanding need a heat lamp an heat mat?

UVB and adequate heat are totally separate. UVBs don't produce much heat at all. Heat sources include:

heat mats OR
overhead halogen bulbs OR
Deep Heat Projectors ~ 50 watts for a 30 x 13 inch enclosure

IF you decide to go with a heat mat for now I suggest Ultratherm's 11 x 17 inch heat mat. Zoo Med's heat mats are a one-time use. They really can't be reused, because peeling them off usually breaks the heat wires.

For link 157 click: ***** Best Practices using UVB through mesh with a 20 gallon long enclosure: 30 x 12 x 12 inches tall for a leopard gecko . . . . . . GU's Marillion, Fran Baines DVM, & Elizabeth Freer -- June 2021 (updated) *****

[Elizabeth Freer]

I see it just isn't working. But yes I have a laptop.

I use my laptop all the time. I just open links by clicking directly on the link.

[Johnlock777]

Not understanding lighting needed for these geckos. Thinking of emailing them an canceling order. Halogen bulbs don't even say if they just heat or light up the tank. Care seems kinda bogus wher Arcadia 7% shadedwellers is needed. But they don't even sell these in United States.

[Johnlock777]

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[Elizabeth Freer]

Not understanding lighting needed for these geckos. Thinking of emailing them an canceling order. Halogen bulbs don't even say if they just heat or light up the tank. Care seems kinda bogus wher Arcadia 7% shadedwellers is needed. But they don't even sell these in United States.

How can I better help?

A leo needs some source of low level lighting during the day to establish day & night. A leo is a crepuscular lizard. IF you decide on a heat mat, then just add a 15 watt incandescent bulb overhead in a Fluker's 5.5 inch fixture that's dimmed to half power by this rheostat/dimmer from Home Depot.

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Halogen bulbs do dual duty. Halogen bulbs can produce adequate belly heat + they produce light.

Arcadia's ShadeDwellers can be purchased in the USA at these locations: Light Your Reptiles in the USA for Arcadia's lighting including ShadeDweller lighting: 207-588-7210 LightYourReptiles@yahoo.com
& Reptile Basics

Please sign into your laptop & read the following links:

For link 87 click: Leopard Gecko Care Sheet ("bare bones only") -- November 2020 (updated)

For link 157 click: ***** Best Practices using UVB through mesh with a 20 gallon long enclosure: 30 x 12 x 12 inches tall for a leopard gecko . . . . . . GU's Marillion, Fran Baines DVM, & Elizabeth Freer -- June 2021 (updated) *****

[Johnlock777]

Just confused on Leo lighting. I own bearded dragons an it's 100-105 basking Temps with being adults an a high uvb fixture like the tube reptisun 10's t8 or t5 I like t5 higher light output. I have small superworms an nutri grubs I feed my beardies. But they seem like greens an veggies fruits lately then the bugs. But love there superworms. I feed crickets mostly to my veiled chameleon. They are the shade dwellers. I have a uvb meter an temp gun. Just want to get the correct lighting needed for a Leo. I have experience with lighting just iguanas aren't my Forte. Just trying do my best for a Leo. As I done for my other reptiles that are doing really well.

[Elizabeth Freer]

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Hi,
I have 2 female leopard geckos housed in a 20 gal enclosure. I use a 75 watt heating bulb an a reptisun 5.0 for uvb. The top is a zilla sliding top with bigger holes for uvb. I feed crickets small an nutri grubs. I have two hiding areas. Just seeing if this is a recommendation setup. I use the sand mat by exo terra. I mist them twice a day. Any advice on proper setup an lighting. I don't use a heat rock or heating pad.

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I can't tell if that 75 watt halogen bulb is adequate. The following temps need to be measured by the probe of digital thermometer OR your temp gun. Zoo Med makes a good digital thermometer with a probe that's sold at many pet stores for about $10.

1. What is the ground temp underneath their warm DRY hide OR right on the ground right underneath that 75 watt halogen? IF that's not adequate, your leos will not be able to digest their food.
2. What is the temp during the night when the 75 watt halogen bulb is OFF?
3. Leos don't appreciate misting! Just leave a small bowl of fresh water in their enclosure 24/7.
4. Leos need 3 hides:
   warm DRY hide
   warm HUMID hide
   COOL dry hide

Have you tried accessing the links via your laptop? Most those links provide info your seeking.
Have they been eating & pooping?