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I was just browsing and found a video which I thought was worth sharing. :) All Things Leopard Gecko

Ms. Eizabeth Freer~ Do you remember I send you a PM about a year ago in regards to the possibility that the calcium concentration may be too high for these geckos? Well, I never got around to explaining why. I began thinking this morning and remembered reading about elemental calcium from...

METHOD #2: Fill a shallow basin or the bathroom sink with lukewarm water to your gecko's belly depth. Let your gecko soak for about 20 minutes. This should definitely loosen any shed remaining on the critter's toes. A common mistake made and only one of the reasons I dislike this idea...

cricket132's's Library | Photobucket Please excuse the nasty floor. It's my garage floor and on my list of expenses to do list. 1. Exo terra medium (garage dust) Great for geckos 9 inches or smaller. 2. Eco Earth coconut fiber- beware of splinters that can become embedded in gecko's skin. 3...

Reply from this thread. http://www.geckosunlimited.com/community/leopard-geckos-health-diseases/70210-not-sure-whats-wrong-my-leo-2.html#post401137 Mardy, I did not see this reply until now. I'm not sour, I'm actually sad. You know, I really have difficulties communicating in writing...

Vet #1 A friend scanned this for me. It's written by Douglas R. Mader, DMV Is there any way to make the article larger without clicking on it anyone? Vet#2 My vet has done plenty of lizard, gecko, and chameleon Necropsies in which it was determined the cause of death was massive...

Just a little warning for those who use the Hydrofarm thermostat. This morning my nephew call me and asked if I can come over and take a look at a new bearded dragon he bought. I noticed he was using the Hydrofarm thermostat for his UTH (he provides both basking and floor) and I just had to...

I find the new Leopard gecko categorized forum great, however I'm wondering would it be best to change "Food and Feeder Issues" to Feeder discussion? What is happening is the members are posting health related questions in the food section due to the description" feeder issues". Most health...

Please be responsible:) Setup the enclosure before bringing the reptile home. The last thing a reptile needs is for a human constantly leaning over their enclosure moving things around. They are already stressed due to their new environment. Avoid handling them for at least 2 weeks. Spot clean...

How do you clean, disinfect and sanitize a reptile cage? By Margaret A. Wissman, DVM, DABVP When we are discussing cleaning, let’s clarify some of the terms that are commonly used: Disinfect: to free from infectious agents (bacteria) by chemical or physical means. Disinfectant: an agent...

Hello, I hate to waste space, but I needed everyone's attention. I recall conversating with someone who was having a problem with their Leo. The person showed a picture in which Nekton-Rep was the product they were using. I stumbled across this and wanted to show them. Reptile vet/nutritionist...

Hello Uroplatus Keepers! One of my hobbies is research and so I would really appreciate some input. What seems to be the biggest challenge in keeping Uroplatus species? ANY input is welcomed. Thanks in advance.:) Feel free to conversate with one another on this thread. I will sit back, take...

Ethan, Hope this is ok here, I thought it would be helpful :) Acute and Chronic Renal Disease in Lizards: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis Uroplatus pietschmanni with unusual condition Isolation of a ranavirus from a gecko (Uroplatus fimbriatus). | Mendeley Veterinary Research | Full text |...

Hello, Just a suggestion if possible, can the FAQ link color get changed to red or enlarged? It took me 2 months to find it:coverlaugh: I know I could have asked but felt silly. I guess most people who sign up have experience with forums unlike myself. :lol:

It's a very good idea to breed your own of course if you have enough mouths to feed. It will give you the reassurance of being a cleaner source of food since you cared for them.