Me and my girlz are newbyz!

[Leogal]

Loving me some Geckos Unlimited! Just thought I'd share pics of Bow and Rosie :blushing:

 

[XoVictoryXo]

cuties!
welcome!

 

[Saskia]

They are very very cute!! I would get rid of the sand though... have you read about the risk of impaction? better to be safe than sorry...

 

[Leogal]

Thanks Saskia! I actually did get rid of that sand this weekend and went ULTRA fine vita/calcium sand. ;o)

 

[Saskia]

Please, and I am very sorry to bring bad news, get rid of that one even faster, calci sand is sand that incourages geckos to eat it, it is worse than sand, the problem with loose substrates is the risk of impaction, I would HIGHLY recomend to put them in paper towels, or, if you want to go with a more naturalistic look you can use slate or ceramic tiles, they are very easy to clean, give a nice natural look and are super safe for your geckos´ health!
My only intention is to try and give good advice in the best interest of your geckos, you can search in this very forum there are many cases of sand impaction, and calcisand (no matter how thin) is a product that should be taken out of the market.

 

[Muffins94]

I must agree with saskia, sand is a big no no for these geckos as it can be fatally impactful when eaten.

 

[Saskia]

Exactly, and as you all have seen, theese guys walk around licking their surroundings, so, they WILL eat at least some of it

 

[Leogal]

YIKES! Okay...I am going to try tiles and carpet then....thanks for the heads up!

 

[Saskia]

You have SUCH cute guys it would be a shame if they got sick, kuddos on taking the advice in a positive way (not all people do)!! They will thank you!! :banana:

 

[Leogal]

Hey, question for ya....
So, my High Yellow Leo has made mounds 2 times and laid infertile eggs in the last 2 months...how would she do this without something to mold into a mound? I heard that if they don't, they will hesitate in laying the egg and become gravid? What's your take on this?

 

[Saskia]

She will need to have a laybox filled with humid substrate, when I breed I use vermiculite, some people use coco fiber or peat moss, you just have to put one box of about one and a half inch deep moist substrate on top of the UTH for her to lay her eggs, and if you can, place a hide in top of that so she can feel secure while laying

 

[Leogal]

Great, thanks again!