Recent content by HeKai

What does digging behaviour indicate? This is WEIRD, he is using his back legs as well as his front. I was under the impression that it was extremely difficult to get leos to dig in captivity... so now I am wondering what might be wrong... ideas?

Soooo, details... The temps were a little hot around 91, even 92 despite being adjusted (as of last night they are only 88 because we have a temperature drop-ambient temps drop, so do reptile temps a bit). His cool end varied between 72-75 but his favourite hide is at the cool end (the magnetic...

My male adult leo is not eating much. He must be eating something as he is pooping (thought it is very light brown these days rather than the nice regular brown it should be). I have heard they can go off their food this time of year.. fair... but he shows interest in his food, goes up and...

There must be a quick and easy way to find it... I am going to get some Ca tomorrow without D3 to always have available for my leo but.... I am not sure how to quickly find that info, Thanks.

Yeahhhhhh! My heat tape arrived today, and two proportional thermostats (one for my leo, lucky spoiled little boy!!!!). Unfortunately my non-proportional Hydrofram thermostats fell through. Apparently US customs was having a BAD day and told the friend of a friend crossing with my order that the...

Anybody know of some websites or anywhere that gives specific information about which live plants are good for leo enclosures? I know that living stones and stone roses are good, except, they need sun (not sure how that works with a vivarium) as are jade plants. There is a local succulent that...

Curious why slate is the choice of tile for leopard geckos. I am guessing it is uneven so gives them something to grip onto? I was thinking I have a bunch of basalt from the beach and for interest I could cut the bottom off so the stones would lie flat. What do you think?

"Aluminum electricians tape (has been) recommended to attach the heater to the tank – I would not suggest doing this.......It is very important to use the adhesive part of the heater to stick the heater to the tank. What this does is provide a bond with no air in between to allow the heat to be...

I plan on getting some high quality thermostats, especially since I eventually want a Brazilian rainbow boa-pretty specific heat sensitivities. However, I have a sick gecko on antibiotics who has to be kept at a constant temperature of 85 F. I am thinking it might relieve some of my stress to...

Does anyone have experience with this or know much about it? I just got a proper sized enclosure for my leopard gecko and want to make a super amazing stimulating environment. I have what I think are chunks of slate which I might layer (and secure to each other to prevent accidents with...

I see that a staple of mealworms may not be ideal for my leopard gecko (despite his best efforts). If I can order in some phoenix worms, I might get them (depending on price). How small are they? Is it difficult to get small silk or horn worms? (There is someone relatively close to me that...

So yes, white (scary) mass is here. As is one of my hairs I see. He is in the moist hide, should I remove it then?

graphic photos for those who might be squeemish So the big white globular thing really concerns me, but I just don't know at this point. Thanks for the advice. He is in the dry hide, with overhead warmth. Unfortunately it is set up with a red bulb and I have the surface temp constant at about...

So my leopard gecko can be odd at times. He has been known to try and climb the glass of his enclosure. Concerning, albeit cute, apparently this is not good for their spines. A few weeks ago he would literally look up (that is where my hand comes from so maybe he knows that is out) and proceed...

I read some of the other posts and pictures and that is what it seems to be going on for my leo. I am trying to leave him alone, as he doesn't need more stress. I did take a picture (no flash and the lighting is a lot less than the picture would indicate). Checking his temps too. The worry and...