Hi everyone! So I’m a soon to be leopard gecko owner and it’s my first time having a reptile so this is all new to me. What would be a good schedule for a 6 month subadult gecko? And how exactly do the supplements and multivitamins work I’m worried that I will mess it up and I want my little dude to be happy and healthy thanks I’m so confused
Confused with Supplement Feeding
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Elizabeth Freer
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Welcome aboard, Auds!
May I ask where you live?
Can you buy these particular Zoo Med's supplements:
Zoo Med's ReptiCalcium with D3 &
Zoo Med's Reptivite Multivitamins without D3?
Leopard geckos need regular dusting of their crickets &/or dubia. Some folks also feed leopard geckos mealwprms now & then.
It's also important to feed their bugs & worms a high quality dry diet 24/7/365 days per year.
These supplements & multivitamins work by providing nutrients a leopard gecko would NOT get by feeding undusted bugs or worms.
Zoo Med's supplements are high quality & ideal.
IF you can buy Zoo Med's supplements, I'll share the schedules I've used for years.
May I ask where you live?
Can you buy these particular Zoo Med's supplements:
Zoo Med's ReptiCalcium with D3 &
Zoo Med's Reptivite Multivitamins without D3?
Leopard geckos need regular dusting of their crickets &/or dubia. Some folks also feed leopard geckos mealwprms now & then.
It's also important to feed their bugs & worms a high quality dry diet 24/7/365 days per year.
These supplements & multivitamins work by providing nutrients a leopard gecko would NOT get by feeding undusted bugs or worms.
Zoo Med's supplements are high quality & ideal.
IF you can buy Zoo Med's supplements, I'll share the schedules I've used for years.
Elizabeth Freer
Well-known member
You're very welcome!
You actually need both
1. Zoo Med's ReptiCalcium with D3 &
2. Zoo Med's Reptivite Multivitamins without D3
Will you be using a linear UVB tube or not?
What size will your 6 mo leo's enclosure be?
You actually need both
1. Zoo Med's ReptiCalcium with D3 &
2. Zoo Med's Reptivite Multivitamins without D3
Will you be using a linear UVB tube or not?
What size will your 6 mo leo's enclosure be?
Elizabeth Freer
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Scroll down to link 124 click: Weekly Feeding & Supplement Schedule 124 for leopard geckos 0-12 months old
Then you'll find links 125 & 126.
If you plan to use a UVB linear tube light, follow links 154-156.
Then you'll find links 125 & 126.
If you plan to use a UVB linear tube light, follow links 154-156.
I have the Repti Calcium without D3 and with D3 as well as the Reptivite multivitamin and yes on UVB and 40 gallons
Elizabeth Freer
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For link 154 click: UVB Weekly Feeding & Supplement Schedule 154 for leopard geckos 0-12 months old
Elizabeth Freer
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In addition you'll need a plain calcium carbonate powder.
You can either buy NOW (brand) Calcium Carbonate (100% pure) from Amazon (it lasts forever) or Zoo Med's Repti Calcium without D3. for your leo's plain calcium.
You can either buy NOW (brand) Calcium Carbonate (100% pure) from Amazon (it lasts forever) or Zoo Med's Repti Calcium without D3. for your leo's plain calcium.
Ok thanks also can I feed him every other until he turns 1?
Elizabeth Freer
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Which Reptivite Multivitamins do you have: with or without D3?Hi thanks! And I already have those exact ones with the Reptivite! I live in New Yorkwanna make sure I know everything before bringing the little guy home soon!
Since you'll be using UVB follow schedules 154-156 for the life of your leo.
I have the Reptivite without D3.
Elizabeth Freer
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Can you see the exact schedule 154 I recommend for your leo?
It's best to follow those schedules religiously & refrain from any shortcuts.
Schedule 154 highly recommends daily feedings for a leo 0-12 months old.
Scroll down on link 154 if you can't see it all.
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last question once he is 1 how would I feed him?
Yes just saw thank you so much! This is so clear
last question once he is 1 how would I feed him?
Elizabeth Freer
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Choose the 12 inch ShadeDweller UVB & place it over one third (or half) the enclosure, left side or right side.
Pair your linear UVB with a suitably warm halogen bulb.
Center your halogen bulb in the middle of the 12 inch ShadeDweller linear UVB.
Please join FB's Reptile Lighting group. Reptile Lighting is the best lighting group there is!
Pair your linear UVB with a suitably warm halogen bulb.
Center your halogen bulb in the middle of the 12 inch ShadeDweller linear UVB.
Please join FB's Reptile Lighting group. Reptile Lighting is the best lighting group there is!
Ok will do thanks!
Elizabeth Freer
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I generally use Anchor Hocking brand 8 ounce clear glass bowls with perpendicular sides as a feeding dish.Y
Yes just saw thank you so much! This is so clear
He/she may need some sort of ramp to reach his bugs & worms.
I hope these bowls are still available.
Have you named your leo?
Elizabeth Freer
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Please refresh my memory.
What are the dimensions of your leo's 40 gallon enclosure: length x width x height?
What are the dimensions of your leo's 40 gallon enclosure: length x width x height?
It’s 36x18x18
Elizabeth Freer
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When Kronk turns 1 then continue on with Schedule 155.Y
Yes just saw thank you so much! This is so clear
Please let me know whether you can find Schedules 155 & 156.