leopard gecko setup and morph query

[mrleostar92]

hey everyone new to the site. these are some pics of my leopard gecko setup i have two females. iv had them for around 4 months now i think one is a hypo and one is a normal but just want to be sure and also any feed back on the setup thanks

 

[Yoshi'smom]

Setup is very nice and so are your leo's. I don't know much on morphs but I think the set up is nice. Someone with more experience with morphs should be able to help.

 

[mrleostar92]

thanks for the compliments on the setup not so worried about the morphs just wanted to know for sure as i intend to breed when i get a male

 

[panthergecko]

looks nice but switch to slate tile.
1st is either high yellow, or low grade mack snow
2nd maybe hypo tangerine or hypo

 

[mrleostar92]

looks nice but switch to slate tile.
1st is either high yellow, or low grade mack snow
2nd maybe hypo tangerine or hypo

ye was thinking of switching to slate tile i havent suffered any impaction issues yet and they are both gd eaters but always gd to have them on slate tile thanks for the info on the morphs

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

hey everyone new to the site. these are some pics of my leopard gecko setup i have two females. iv had them for around 4 months now i think one is a hypo and one is a normal but just want to be sure and also any feed back on the setup thanks

A hearty welcome to Geckos Unlimited!!!

Fantastic setup! Do your leos use their hide to access the upper levels of their habitat? About your hides, generally at least 2 hides are recommended, one on the cool end and the moist hide on the warm end. Please further check your husbandry based upon these recommendations: http://www.geckosunlimited.com/comm...pard-gecko-care-recommendations-nutshell.html

 

[Lenewen]

I recommend adding a few more hides.

The first one looks like a normal. The second, Aberrant super hypo tangerine. Normally I reserve "super" for no spotting on the body at all but yours has such little spotting, I really would call it a Super Hypo.

Aberrant means "broken stripe". I see yours has one that does not go from the right to the left all the way.

EDIT: Didnt notice the sand at first. Get rid of that asap !!!! It DOES cause impaction, 3 of my rescues suffered it of varying degrees, because their owners had them on sand.

 

[Jizzy]

Realllly nice! we have the exact same geckos! i have a normal gecko and a hypo! well i think its a hypo haha! what light are you using for the right hand side? i see the heat lamp but the other light what kind is it?

 

[mrleostar92]

A hearty welcome to Geckos Unlimited!!!

Fantastic setup! Do your leos use their hide to access the upper levels of their habitat? About your hides, generally at least 2 hides are recommended, one on the cool end and the moist hide on the warm end. Please further check your husbandry based upon these recommendations: http://www.geckosunlimited.com/comm...pard-gecko-care-recommendations-nutshell.html

thanks for the compliments they spend most of their time in the hide at the top level they only really come down if they are hungry i have 2 normal hides and a humid hide thinking of getting one or two more coconut hides.

 

[mrleostar92]

I recommend adding a few more hides.

The first one looks like a normal. The second, Aberrant super hypo tangerine. Normally I reserve "super" for no spotting on the body at all but yours has such little spotting, I really would call it a Super Hypo.

Aberrant means "broken stripe". I see yours has one that does not go from the right to the left all the way.

EDIT: Didnt notice the sand at first. Get rid of that asap !!!! It DOES cause impaction, 3 of my rescues suffered it of varying degrees, because their owners had them on sand.

thanks for the info on the morphs really needed it and think im going to get rid of the sand soon

 

[mrleostar92]

Realllly nice! we have the exact same geckos! i have a normal gecko and a hypo! well i think its a hypo haha! what light are you using for the right hand side? i see the heat lamp but the other light what kind is it?

the other bulb is a 40 watt day bulb i got it to push the heat up in the viv because it is a 4ft and the temp was at 78 before i added the bulb it now runs between 82 and 85 dependent upon the weather

 

[Lenewen]

the other bulb is a 40 watt day bulb i got it to push the heat up in the viv because it is a 4ft and the temp was at 78 before i added the bulb it now runs between 82 and 85 dependent upon the weather

switch that to a red bulb, maybe a 100 watt, to get those temps up. The hot side should be around 92 during the day and leopard geckos do not like daylight. They do not mind the red light though so go get one of those.

 

[Pokeefe88]

the other bulb is a 40 watt day bulb i got it to push the heat up in the viv because it is a 4ft and the temp was at 78 before i added the bulb it now runs between 82 and 85 dependent upon the weather

I would recommend a Ceramic Heat Emittor instead of the light as they are nocturnal and dont need that light as long as they get indirect sunlight.

Also the lack of double hides worries me. You should have two for each of them for each side so that they won't fight/bully, Also I see you have one humid hide but I would recommend one more. Also how are you getting your temps?

But I do love the setup, looks awesome. One more thing, do you feed them in there? Or somewhere else? I feed mine in a separate kritter keeper.

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

the other bulb is a 40 watt day bulb i got it to push the heat up in the viv because it is a 4ft and the temp was at 78 before i added the bulb it now runs between 82 and 85 dependent upon the weather

What do your temps run on the warm side and also for the level where they sleep? In degrees F, 90-95 F is recommended for the warm side and 70s F recommended for the cool side.

Generally, because leos are nocturnal, UTHs, red lights, and ceramic heat emitters are recommended. There is some controversy about the red lights. Bright lights such as fluorescents, white incandescents, white compact fluorescents are hard on the leo's eyes.

 

[Mardy]

You have a cool setup, and everybody have already given you great suggestions. I just want to say the two story setup is cool, I've always wanted to do that but just haven't had the time to build it.

And you have two very pretty high yellow / normals, they look like the two I bought awhile back from Petco.

 

[mrleostar92]

switch that to a red bulb, maybe a 100 watt, to get those temps up. The hot side should be around 92 during the day and leopard geckos do not like daylight. They do not mind the red light though so go get one of those.

the end with the red bulb gets to around 90 92 as i have the heat mat on the top level this is where they spend most of their time the hypo called sky generally lies on her rock under the day bulb until i turn it of as it gets to night time. i just have the day bulb to get the heat up in the day and then i turn it of when they come out thanks for the advice

 

[mrleostar92]

I would recommend a Ceramic Heat Emittor instead of the light as they are nocturnal and dont need that light as long as they get indirect sunlight.

Also the lack of double hides worries me. You should have two for each of them for each side so that they won't fight/bully, Also I see you have one humid hide but I would recommend one more. Also how are you getting your temps?

But I do love the setup, looks awesome. One more thing, do you feed them in there? Or somewhere else? I feed mine in a separate kritter keeper.

ye going to get more hides i got them from the same pet store and they have been together all of their life and i have nevewr seen them sqabble but more hides are a good idea although they always seem to be in the same hide together lol and i feed them in the viv they usually come down when they are hungary i feed the crickets on the base level and then the meal worm dish is on the second level thanks for the advice

 

[mrleostar92]

What do your temps run on the warm side and also for the level where they sleep? In degrees F, 90-95 F is recommended for the warm side and 70s F recommended for the cool side.

Generally, because leos are nocturnal, UTHs, red lights, and ceramic heat emitters are recommended. There is some controversy about the red lights. Bright lights such as fluorescents, white incandescents, white compact fluorescents are hard on the leo's eyes.

the left hand side is in the low 90s and the right hand side is 73-75 i had the day bulb to copy the natural light cycle of day and night but thinking of switching the day bulb to a night glow perhaps

 

[mrleostar92]

You have a cool setup, and everybody have already given you great suggestions. I just want to say the two story setup is cool, I've always wanted to do that but just haven't had the time to build it.

And you have two very pretty high yellow / normals, they look like the two I bought awhile back from Petco.

thanks for the thumbs up i just thought that the two levels would utilise more of the space in the viv and my geckos were trying to climb up things within a few weeks of having them so thought it would be a good idea i also think it gives them more enrichment i had the wood from a old computer desk and i cut it to size and then attatched some fixing blocks it took around 2 hours to complete but having the time is essential

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

thanks for the thumbs up i just thought that the two levels would utilise more of the space in the viv and my geckos were trying to climb up things within a few weeks of having them so thought it would be a good idea i also think it gives them more enrichment i had the wood from a old computer desk and i cut it to size and then attatched some fixing blocks it took around 2 hours to complete but having the time is essential

You are really handy and creative ! Enrichment and utilization of all the tank's possibilities are great!!!

You may wish to post a picture of their tank in the DYI subforum on GU?

Red bulbs or ceramic heat emitters would be just fine instead of the white day bulb.